Latest news with #flammability
CNET
5 days ago
- General
- CNET
100,000 Mattresses Sold on Amazon Are Being Recalled Due to Fire Risk. Here's What You Should Know
You'll want to check the tags if you purchased a mattress from Amazon within the past couple of years. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC), around 100,000 Crayan mattresses are being recalled due to flammability risks as of June 18, 2025. Here's how to check if you have one of these mattresses and how to receive a refund. What products are being recalled? The recall involves Crayan Mattresses' 10-inch and 12-inch beds (twin, full, queen and king sizes), sold on Amazon from June 2022 through June 2024. These beds are single-sided with a white-knit quilted top and gray side panels. The brand name 'Crayan' is stitched into the front foot panel in white letters. Crayan Mattresses' retailer, Foshanshi Liyue Jiaju Youxian Gongsi, dba Crayan Inc., is based in China. Its mattresses are manufactured in Japan and delivered compressed in a box. The price range for these mattresses is between $100 and $220. Here are examples of the tag labels on the recalled Crayan Mattresses. US Consumer Product Safety Commission Why are they being recalled? All mattresses and mattress pads sold in the US must meet the open flame flammability requirements established by the CPSC, known as 16 CFR 1633. Crayan Mattresses violate federal safety standards by failing to meet these requirements, posing a potential risk of serious injury or death from fire hazards. However, no incidents or injuries have been reported. What should you do? The first step is to immediately stop sleeping on your recalled mattresses and contact Crayan Mattresses for a refund. According to the CPSC, you will need to 'mark the mattresses permanently with the word 'Recalled' in large font across the white top panel.' Submit your photo of the mattress to the company's email at crayan_service@ to confirm your purchase, after which you should receive a full refund. If you have questions about the recall, you can call Crayan at 779-605-4458 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. If you're having trouble contacting the company or receiving your refund, you can fill out the Recall Complaint Form on the CPSC's website. If you're looking for a replacement mattress in the meantime, check out our roundup of the best mattresses of 2025. If you're on a budget, here are our favorite cheap mattresses.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Amazon recalls 100,000 mattresses over fire hazard
Published: Updated: 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.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Amazon recalls 100,000 mattresses over terrifying fire hazard... are you sleeping on one?
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 mattres 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. Consumers should write the word 'Recalled' on the mattress's white surface, snap a photo, send it to crayan_service@ and then dispose of the mattress permanently. Crayan is contacting all known buyers and is required to provide full refunds to verified customers. Under federal law, it is illegal to resell or donate recalled products. 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. Amazon's top boss, Andy Jassy, became CEO in July 2021 after running the company's tech-focused AWS network 'I hope they didn't use harmful preservatives like formaldehyde. Would like to know more about it.' Amazon didn't immediately respond to request for comment. Amazon products recalled The e-commerce giant has recently warned customers that dozens of products sold on its site have been recalled. In early June, the company posted about three sink faucets that tested positive for lead. Another 1.1 million phone chargers were recalled for a fire and explosion risk. In March, over 90,000 battery pack phone cases were recalled for another burning risk.
RNZ News
28-05-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Our Changing World: Wildfire science heats up
Follow Our Changing World on Apple , Spotify , iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts As flames engulf the bush, a wave of heat washes over the onlookers and glowing ash showers the lab. High above, where the flames flicker at the ceiling, a giant rangehood sucks up all the smoke and funnels it into instruments that analyse gases. This bonfire isn't just for fun. It's for science. The fire engineering lab at the University of Canterbury is a special facility where scientists can set things on fire and study how they burn. The high-tech instruments collect data on the gases emitted, the amount of energy released, and the temperature of the flames. Five or six couches are burned here every year, part of an assignment for fire engineering students, says Dr Andres Valencia. This is because couches are a common household item with fabric and foam that can make them especially dangerous in a fire. They have also recreated smoke explosions and fire tornadoes in the lab. The latter are whirlwinds of hot air , flames and ash that are generated in big wildfires. On the burner today is a large clump of gorse, a prickly plant that has invaded large swathes of New Zealand's landscape. It's also quite prone to burning. PhD researcher and fire-fighter Kate Melnick collected this gorse from just outside Christchurch. She's investigating how all the different characteristics of the plant affect its flammability - for example, how much moisture it contains, and how fine its leaves and twigs are. Dr Andres Valencia, Kate Melnick and Fearghal Gill are investigating the science of wildfires at the University of Canterbury. Photo: Ellen Rykers / RNZ So far, she's discovered that dead gorse and live gorse burn very differently, even if they have the same moisture levels. "The live material actually burned more vigourously and at a higher intensity. But it took longer to ignite," she explains. "So if a fire were to spark, the dead material will probably ignite first. However, once the flame passes over to the live material, then you get even higher intensity." The ultimate aim is to enhance our ability to predict and prepare for wildfires. Kate's work contributes to a programme of fire research led by Andres that is investigating fire from all angles: from gorse to grass, to the effects of wind, to impacts on people and infrastructure. PhD researcher Kate Melnick at the University of Canterbury fire engineering lab, a purpose-built facility for setting things on fire and studying how they burn. Photo: Ellen Rykers / RNZ New Zealand experiences around 4500 wildfires every year - a number that has grown over the past two decades. In some places, the wildfire risk is increasing , as climate change leads to higher temperatures, stronger winds and lower rainfall. As urban areas expand, more people are shifting into wildfire-prone areas too. "If you compare the risk of wildfires in New Zealand with Australia or California or Canada, I will say it is low," says Andres. "However, what I think is happening right now is that we are seeing an increase of wildfires happening close to the cities. "So, our approach is more: we see the future and we think that we can prepare for it, rather than let's try to find solutions as it happens." Listen to the episode to learn more about the fire research underway and hear about Kate's experiences as a wildland fire-fighter in Canada. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.
