Hundreds of mattresses sold through major online retailers have been recalled because they do not comply with a mandatory federal flammability standard intended to reduce serious burns and deaths in bedroom fires.
The recall covers approximately 670 mattresses sold under the EVLWZL and Gunugu brand names. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on May 7, 2026, after determining that the products violated the federal mattress-flammability standard and posed a risk of serious injury or death from fire.
No fires, injuries or deaths involving the recalled mattresses had been reported when the recall was announced. The danger is based on the products’ failure to satisfy the mandatory safety requirement, not on a known fatal incident involving one of these particular mattresses.
Which Mattresses Were Recalled?
The recall applies to EVLWZL and Gunugu mattresses measuring either 10 or 12 inches thick.
They were offered in twin, full, queen and king sizes and have black top and side panels. The mattresses were compressed and shipped inside boxes, a common format for products sold through online furniture marketplaces.
A white label sewn onto the mattress cover lists the fiber content, mattress size and the words “WG/P Foundation.” EVLWZL mattresses also have a black label bearing the brand name sewn onto the front side.
Owners should examine the labels attached to the mattress rather than relying only on an order description, because product listings may have changed or disappeared since the original purchase.
Where and When Were They Sold?
The affected mattresses were sold online through Amazon, Walmart and Wayfair from October 2025 through March 2026. Prices ranged from approximately $100 to $260.
EVLWZL mattresses were sold through Amazon between October and December 2025 and through Wayfair between December 2025 and March 2026.
Walmart sold mattresses carrying either the EVLWZL or Gunugu name between February and March 2026.
The products were manufactured in China by Foshan Kangzhibao Furniture Co., doing business as EVLWZL, and Foshan Simengduo Home Furnishings Co., doing business as Gunugu.
Why Mattress Flammability Is So Important
A mattress contains a substantial amount of combustible material and is normally used in a room where people may be asleep when a fire begins.
The federal open-flame standard is designed to limit how rapidly a mattress releases heat after exposure to an ignition source. Slowing the fire’s growth can give occupants more time to wake up, escape and alert emergency services.
Research evaluating the standard found that compliant mattresses significantly reduced the severity of bed fires. The study estimated that the rule prevented approximately 65 deaths annually by 2015 and 2016 compared with conditions before the standard took effect.
The researchers also found that deaths associated with flaming bed fires had declined substantially after the federal requirement was introduced.
A mattress that does not comply may allow a fire to grow or release heat faster than the safety limit permits. That does not mean the mattress will ignite spontaneously, but it can make an existing fire more dangerous after contact with a flame.
What Owners Should Do Immediately
Consumers should stop using the recalled mattress and contact EVLWZL for the free recall remedy.
The company is providing a fitted cover designed to bring the mattress into compliance with mandatory federal flammability requirements. The cover must be placed over the affected mattress according to the instructions supplied with the remedy.
The official recall notice lists the contact email as EVLWZLMattressrecall@outlook.com. Owners should retain their purchase confirmation, photographs of the mattress and any identifying labels when contacting the company.
The CPSC categorizes the remedy as a repair rather than a refund or complete mattress replacement. Owners should not resume using the mattress until the approved fitted cover has been received and properly installed.
Do Not Use an Ordinary Mattress Protector as a Substitute
A standard mattress protector, pad or fitted sheet is not necessarily designed to satisfy the federal open-flame standard.
Owners should not assume that adding several layers of bedding, a waterproof protector or an unrelated mattress encasement corrects the defect. Only the fitted cover supplied through the official recall has been identified as the approved remedy.
An improvised cover could move, tear or contain materials that provide no meaningful resistance to fire. It could also create a false sense of safety while the underlying mattress remains noncompliant.
The Mattress Should Be Kept Away From Ignition Sources
Until the recall repair is completed, the mattress should not be exposed to candles, cigarettes, lighters, matches, space heaters or other sources of flame or intense heat.
Even after the repair, open flames should never be used close to a bed. Bedding, pillows, curtains and clothing can also ignite and help a fire spread rapidly.
Portable heaters should be kept at least three feet away from beds, curtains, clothing and other combustible items. They should be placed on a stable surface and connected directly to a wall outlet rather than an extension lead or power strip.
Smoking in bed is particularly dangerous because a person may fall asleep before noticing that a cigarette has ignited bedding or the mattress.
Working Smoke Alarms Remain Essential
A fire-resistant mattress does not prevent every bedroom fire.
The flammability standard is intended to slow fire development, but survival still depends heavily on early warning and a clear escape route.
The CPSC says more than 2,200 people die in unintentional home fires each year. Nearly two-thirds of those deaths occur in homes where smoke alarms are missing or not working. A functioning smoke alarm can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by almost half.
Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside sleeping areas and on every level of the home. They should be tested regularly and replaced according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Residents should also have an escape plan that includes two possible routes from each room and an outdoor meeting point.
Why a Recall Can Happen Without Any Reported Injury
Safety regulators do not need to wait for someone to die before taking action.
A product may be recalled after laboratory testing, inspections or documentation reveal that it does not meet a mandatory safety standard. Acting before a known incident is the purpose of preventive product regulation.
In this case, no incidents or injuries had been reported. However, the mattresses failed a rule specifically created to reduce the risk of serious burns and deaths.
The absence of a reported fire does not establish that the mattresses are safe. It means the defect was identified before the CPSC received a confirmed injury report connected with the affected products.
Why the Phrase “Recalled Over Burn Deaths” Can Be Misleading
The mattresses were recalled over a safety violation associated with the broader risk of burn injuries and fire deaths.
They were not recalled because regulators documented deaths caused by an EVLWZL or Gunugu mattress.
Federal mattress rules were developed because mattress and bedding fires have historically caused severe injuries and fatalities. The standards seek to make mattresses more resistant to cigarette ignition and limit the heat released when exposed to an open flame.
A more precise description is that the mattresses were recalled because their failure to comply could increase the risk of serious burns or death if a fire occurs.
Online Buyers Should Review Their Purchase History
Consumers who purchased a boxed mattress during the affected period should search their Amazon, Walmart and Wayfair accounts for the brand names EVLWZL and Gunugu.
The order history may identify the date, seller and mattress size even when the physical product label is difficult to find.
Owners should compare the mattress with the photographs and identifying details in the official CPSC recall announcement.
A buyer who gave the mattress to a relative, placed it in a guest room or moved it into a rental property should alert the current user immediately.
Recalled Mattresses Must Not Be Resold
Federal law prohibits the sale of products covered by a voluntary recall conducted in cooperation with the CPSC or a recall ordered by the commission.
An affected mattress should not be listed on a local marketplace, sold during a move or donated to a charity while the recall remains unresolved.
A recalled product does not become safe merely because the next owner receives it for free.
After the approved fitted cover has been installed, owners should retain proof of the repair in case they later sell or transfer the mattress.
What to Do if the Company Does Not Respond
Consumers who have difficulty obtaining the repair can submit a complaint through the CPSC’s recall-remedy complaint process.
They should document when they contacted the company, which email address they used and whether they received a response. Purchase records and photographs can help regulators investigate complaints about an unavailable or delayed remedy.
Any mattress fire, scorching, injury or suspected defect can also be reported through SaferProducts.gov.
Reports help regulators identify whether an existing recall is working and whether the scope of the affected products needs to be expanded.
The Main Safety Message
Approximately 670 EVLWZL and Gunugu mattresses were recalled because they violate a mandatory federal mattress-flammability standard. They were sold through Amazon, Walmart and Wayfair between October 2025 and March 2026.
No incidents, injuries or deaths involving the recalled mattresses had been reported when the announcement was issued.
Owners should nevertheless stop using the mattress and contact EVLWZL for the free fitted cover that serves as the approved recall repair. An ordinary mattress protector should not be treated as a substitute.
The recall demonstrates why product standards matter even before an accident occurs. A mattress may look and feel completely normal while still failing a fire test designed to give sleeping occupants more time to escape.
