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Serta International Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard

Home product recall 09-025. Announced by CPSC on Oct 28, 2008.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Oct 28, 2008. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should immediately contact Serta to determine if their mattress is included in the recall, and if it is, to receive a free replacement mattress cover. Consumers can install the cover themselves or request free installation by a qualified repair technician.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Serta toll-free at (888) 55-SERTA between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.serta.com

Which ones are recalled?

The recalled mattresses have a zipper cover over a foam core. The mattresses were sold in twin, full, queen, king and California king sizes. They were manufactured between November 30, 2007 and May 20, 2008. The mattress name, date of manufacture, model, and serial numbers are located on label attached to the mattress. Only specific serial numbers are included in the recall. The recalled mattresses are listed in the chart below. Mattress Name Model Number Serene Signature Zip 810098, 810298, 810198, 810598 Accord Zip 830098 Perpetual Zip 830298, 830498 Solara Zip 830798 Solara II Zip 830898 Compass Zip 830198, 831598 Bellbrook Zip 830398 Elysian Zip 830698 Allington Zip 831098 Araceli Zip 831498 Royce Select Zip 831698 Contact Serta to determine if your serial number is included in the recall.

About 6,100 units, as CPSC gives them.

Serta Zipper-Covered Foam Core Mattresses.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 3 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by Serta International Mattress Co., Hoffman Estates, Ill.
  • Mattress retailers nationwide from December 2007 through May 2008 for up to $2,500.
  • Made in United States, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

None reported.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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