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Recalled ESS Universal foam mattress

ESS Universal USA · Recalled

ESS Universal USA Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard for Mattresses; Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Fire & burns

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

Units
About 1,800
Reports
—
Injuries
—
Deaths
0
Price
$156–$240
Remedy
Repair

Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.

Affected

The recall involves Waterproof Foam Mattresses, and were sold in twin, twin XL, and full sizes. The recalled mattresses have a blue cover with the ESS Universal logo featuring a gorilla picture and the words "ESS Universal" and "Comfort with Water Resistant Technology." The inner lining is black. No federal labels were included with the mattresses as required.

The file

Sold at
Online at essunivesal.com from April 2021 through March 2022 for between $156 and $240.
Product type
Not stated
Made in
India
Recalled by
ESS Universal USA LLC, of Holland, Michigan

Incident log

None reported

What the notice says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mattresses and contact ESS Universal to arrange for shipment of a cover with zipper for consumers to place over the foam core that will bring the mattresses into compliance, free of charge. ESS Universal USA is contacting all purchasers directly.

ESS Universal USA toll-free at 833-259-9009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at recall@essuniversal.com or online at www.heavydutybunkbeds.com and click on 'Recall Notice' at the bottom of the landing page.

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

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