Amazon Recall: 15,300 Mattresses Recalled Over Fire Hazard

Amazon is recalling AmazonBasics mattresses that "violate" the federal flammability standards. Some 15,300 units are affected by the recall.

The recall affects AmazonBasics' Memory Foam Mattresses that were sold from April 2020 to March 2021, the recall alert posted on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website noted. The affected products don't meet the mandatory federal flammability standards for mattresses, thereby posing a fire hazard.

The federal flammability standards for mattresses aim to reduce deaths and injuries related to mattress fires. To do this, mattress prototypes are subjected to a strict flammability test. A mattress can go on to be distributed if it passes the test. But if it doesn't, then the manufacturer has to make corrective modifications so that it will meet the standards.

According to the CPSC, the rules help give families more time to escape before a fire gets out of control, saving lives and preventing injuries when they're "fully effective."

So far, there have been no reported injuries or incidents related to the recall, and Amazon is already working to remedy the issue by offering free covers to consumers.

"Amazon 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," the recall alert noted.

The recall affects AmazonBasics' 10- and 12-inch Memory Foam Mattresses, which come in twin, full, queen and king sizes. They are white and have "amazonbasics" printed on the foot panel. They also identify "Amazon.com Services Inc." as the importer on the label, the recall alert noted.

Photos of the affected products are available in the recall notice posted on the CPSC website. Those who have questions about the recall may contact Amazon at 877-444-3765.

"(I)ncreased fire resistance does not mean there is no fire risk," the CPSC noted. "CPSC urges consumers to never smoke in bed, be careful with candles and keep cigarettes and lighters away from children."

For instance, the agency stresses the importance of not falling asleep while a candle is burning, extinguishing candles before leaving the room and having working smoke alarms on each level of the home as well as in every bedroom.