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title: "ESS Universal USA Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability... — CPSC recall 23718 | Is It on Recall"
description: "The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard."
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# ESS Universal USA Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard for Mattresses; Fire Hazard (R... — CPSC recall 23718

Published notice; closure not supplied

The CPSC record supplies a notice and remedy, not a current closure determination.

Source date Dec 15, 2022. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.

Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; [check FSIS directly](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls). [Source coverage and dates](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/).

## What the record says

- **Product**: 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.
- **Reason**: The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.
- **Classification**: Not supplied
- **Recalling firm**: ESS Universal USA LLC, of Holland, Michigan
- **Quantity**: About 1,800
- **Agency-reported status**: Published recall notice
- **Source record identifier**: 23718

[Open the official record](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/ESS-Universal-USA-Recalls-Mattresses-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-for-Mattresses-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert)

## Lot and product identifiers

| Label field | Details supplied by the agency |
| --- | --- |
| Lot, code or applicability | Read the product description and official photos for model and lot identifiers. |

Match all identifying details in the current notice. A brand name alone is not enough.

## Distribution

Not supplied

No US distribution state could be established from this record. Check the official notice.

## Dates in the source

- **Last publish date**: Dec 15, 2022

FDA company pages use the listing date; enforcement records use initiation dates; CPSC uses recall date; NHTSA uses report-received date. These dates are not interchangeable.

## What to do next

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.

[Read the current instructions](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/ESS-Universal-USA-Recalls-Mattresses-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-for-Mattresses-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert)

### Contact in the notice

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.

## Related records

[Other consumer products records](https://isitonrecall.com/category/other-consumer-products/) [ESS Universal USA LLC, of Holland, Michigan records](https://isitonrecall.com/brand/ess-universal-usa-llc-of-holland-michigan/)