Nipponflex Smart Flex and Smart Care mattresses recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

July 30, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Nipponflex Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard

Recall number

15202

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.