ESS Universal USA Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard for Mattresses; Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 23-718 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 15, 2022
- Brand
- ESS Universal
- Category
- Furniture and home
- Products
- Waterproof Foam Mattresses
- Hazard
- Violation of Federal Flammability Standard for Mattresses; Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 1,800
- Made in
- India
- Last updated by CPSC
- December 15, 2022
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Waterproof Foam Mattresses · About 1,800 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at essunivesal.com from April 2021 through March 2022 for between $156 and $240.; ESS Universal USA LLC, of Holland, Michigan.
Consumer contact
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.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Waterproof Foam Mattresses (About 1,800 units). The recall involves Waterproof Foam Mattresses, and were sold in twin, twin XL, and full sizes.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Federal Flammability Standard for Mattresses; Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 15, 2022. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.