ESS Universal USA Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard for Mattresses; Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 23718. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 23718 has the recall date 15 Dec 2022. The notice names the firm ESS Universal. The recall has about 1,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2022 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,800 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Waterproof Foam Mattresses, About 1,800 |
| Sold at | Online at essunivesal.com from April 2021 through March 2022 for between $156 and $240. |
| Importer | ESS Universal USA LLC |
| Made in | India |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,800Median of 2022: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2022
- 292
- Recalls of 2022 with one of the same hazards
- 35%
- Recalls on the register that name ESS Universal
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 23718The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 23718. https://recallregister.com/product/9481-ess-universal-usa-recalls-mattresses-due-to-violation-of-federal-flamm/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 23718 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online at essunivesal.com from April 2021 through March 2022 for between $156 and $240.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23718?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23718?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,800