Amazon recalls 100,000 mattresses over fire hazard
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Around 100,000 Americans are sleeping on mattresses that fail to meet federal flammability standards. Crayan, a mattress brand sold exclusively through Amazon, is offering full refunds to customers after its 10- and 12-inch models were found to violate US mattress regulations.
Federal regulators require mattresses to pass flammability tests to help prevent fires from spreading rapidly while people are asleep — a risk that can turn deadly in seconds if a bed ignites. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) posted a recall bulletin for the mattress on June 18. No injuries have been reported from the product.
The recall affects all Twin, Full, Queen, and King size mattresses sold between July 2022 and June 2024 for $100 to $200. The mattresses were made in Japan and sold by a China-based company through Amazon's platform. Each has a quilted white top, gray cotton sides, and 'Crayan' stitched into the foot of the bed. Officials warn owners to stop using the product immediately.
Despite its safety failure, Crayan's website claims its mattresses are 'free from harmful substances, making them safe for you and your loved ones.' 'We prioritize your health and safety above all.' All of the products on the company's Amazon webpage are listed as 'currently unavailable.'
The mattresses received mixed reviews from verified Amazon shoppers, with multiple buyers complaining about new products carrying a weird smell. 'It's comfortable, good sleeping comfort, but it still smells strong after 3 days,' one mattress topper buyer said in their three-star rating.
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