Nipponflex Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
CPSC recall 15202 · announced July 30, 2015 · Nipponflex · 400 units affected
The product
This recall involves all models and sizes of Nipponflex Smart Care, Smart Care split, Smart Flex and Smart Flex split mattresses. The mattresses are white in color and have an electric massage function controlled by a remote. The split mattresses consist of two single mattresses side by side to form a queen or king size mattress. "Nipponflex" and "SMART FLEX" or "SMART CARE" are printed on the label on a side of the mattress.
The hazard
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact Nipponflex for free mattress covers to bring the mattress into compliance with the federal standard and protect consumers from a fire. Assistance with installation is available upon request. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Independent distributors via in-home sales in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Utah and Virginia from April 2014 through February 2015 for between $2,000 and $7,000.
Consumer contact: Nipponflex toll free at (844) 226-0366 any time, by email at mattressrecall@nipponflexusa.com or online at www.nipponflexusa.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.