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  1. 2021

    Amazon recalls AmazonBasics memory foam mattresses over fire hazard

    Recall announced

    In November 2021, Amazon recalled 15,300 AmazonBasics Memory Foam Mattresses after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the mattresses failed to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard. Amazon stated that it was contacting affected customers and would arrange free shipment of covers intended to bring the mattresses into compliance with the standard. According to the report, no injuries or incidents had been reported in connection with the recalled mattresses.

    Company response

    • Remediation — Amazon

      Still, Amazon is contacting all impacted customers and will "arrange for direct shipment of a cover for consumers to place over the mattresses."

    Source excerpt

    • Amazon (AMZN) has recalled about 15,300 AmazonBasics mattresses due to violation of federal flammability standard.
    • According to the retailer, the recalled mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.
    • The company is contacting all purchasers to arrange for direct shipment of a cover for consumers to place over the mattresses that will bring the mattresses into compliance, free of charge.
    Source