The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23718·Announced 2022-12-15

ESS Universal Waterproof Foam Mattresses Recalled for Flammability Violation

ESS Universal USA is recalling approximately 1,800 Waterproof Foam Mattresses sold online from April 2021 through March 2022 because they fail to meet mandatory federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The mattresses violate mandatory federal flammability standards and pose a documented fire hazard. Although no injuries have been reported, the hazard is real and risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score a 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

ESS Universal USA LLC of Holland, Michigan is recalling approximately 1,800 Waterproof Foam Mattresses. The mattresses were sold in twin, twin XL, and full sizes online at essunivesal.com between April 2021 and March 2022 for between $156 and $240. The mattresses feature a blue cover with the ESS Universal logo and gorilla picture, with black inner lining.

The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses. Additionally, no federal labels were included with the mattresses as required. These violations pose a fire hazard.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mattresses and contact ESS Universal to arrange for shipment of a compliant cover with zipper, free of charge.

Consumers can 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 [email protected], or online at www.heavydutybunkbeds.com and click on "Recall Notice" at the bottom of the landing page.

The recalled product

Product
Waterproof Foam Mattresses
Manufacturer
ESS Universal USA LLC, of Holland, Michigan
Category
Consumer Product — Bedding / Mattresses
Hazard
  • fire
  • flammability-violation
Affected units
1,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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