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Home & Furniture/Mattresses & Bedding

ESS Universal Waterproof Foam Mattresses Recalled for Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: December 15, 2022
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Summary

ESS Universal USA has recalled about 1,800 Waterproof Foam Mattresses because they do not meet mandatory federal flammability standards. The recall includes blue mattresses sold in twin, twin XL, and full sizes featuring a white gorilla logo on the cover. Consumers should stop using these mattresses immediately and contact the company to receive a free replacement cover that brings the product into safety compliance.

Risk

The mattresses fail to meet federal flammability requirements, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled products are ESS Universal Waterproof Foam Mattresses in twin, twin XL, and full sizes with a blue cover, black inner lining, and a white gorilla logo with the words 'ESS Universal' and 'Comfort with Water Resistant Technology.'
  2. Immediately stop using the recalled mattresses.
  3. 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 (click on 'Recall Notice' at the bottom of the page) to arrange for the shipment of a free zippered cover that will bring the mattress into compliance.
  4. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

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.

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.

Affected Products

Product: ESS Universal Waterproof Foam Mattressesby ESS Universal
Variants: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Blue cover, Black inner lining
Date Ranges: Sold April 2021 through March 2022

Mattresses feature a logo with a gorilla picture and the words 'ESS Universal' and 'Comfort with Water Resistant Technology.' No federal labels were included.

Product Images

Recalled ESS Universal foam mattress

Recalled ESS Universal foam mattress

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 23718
Status: Active
Sold By: essuniversal.com
Manufactured In: India
Units Affected: About 1,800
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: ESS Universal USA LLC, of Holland, Michigan
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.
Agency Last Updated: December 15, 2022

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response