ESS Universal USA Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard for Mattresses; Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2022-12-15. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 1,800Units
2022-12-15Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- 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.
- The hazard
- The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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