ESS Universal USA Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard for Mattresses; Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 23718 · Dec 15, 2022 · ESS Universal USA
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23718
- Date
- Dec 15, 2022
- Company
- ESS Universal USA
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Waterproof Foam Mattresses
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at essunivesal.com from April 2021 through March 2022 for between $156 and $240.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled waterproof foam mattresses?
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.
What is the hazard?
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.