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Product recall · CPSCJuly 30, 2015Serious
Nipponflex Mattresses
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
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.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 400
- Recall date
- July 30, 2015
- Brand
- Nipponflex, of Pompano Beach, Fla.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Nipponflex Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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