CPSCGeneral Alert
Nipponflex Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability ...
Published: July 30, 2015Recall ID: 15202Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Nipponflex Smart Flex and Smart Care mattresses
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Nipponflex-Recalls-Mattresses |
| Title | Nipponflex Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15202.SmartCare.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Smart Care mattress |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15202.SmartCareSplit.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Smart Care split mattress |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15202.SmartFlex.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Smart Flex mattress |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15202.SmartFlexSplit.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Smart Flex split mattress |
| Hazards › Name | The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Nipponflex Smart Flex and Smart Care mattresses |
| Products › Type | Mattresses |
| Products › Category I D | 67754 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 400 |
| Recall I D | 6463 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Nipponflex, of Pompano Beach, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2015-07-30T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 15202 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-07-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Brazil |