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Nipponflex Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard

Recalled July 30, 2015 · CPSC recall 15202 · Nipponflex

Hazard

The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 400

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

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.

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.

Contact

Nipponflex toll free at (844) 226-0366 any time, by email at [email protected] or online at www.nipponflexusa.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.

Product

Nipponflex Smart Flex and Smart Care mattresses

Imported by

Nipponflex, of Pompano Beach, Fla.

Retailers

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.

Made in

Brazil

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →