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30 YO consumer's mattress emitted fiberglass, though its fire cover was never removed. Not known how long the fiberglass leaked. Consumer and another person got sick with skin and respiratory ailments. House had to be professionally cleaned.

Product Details

Product Description: ZINUS 10 Inch Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress, Fiberglass Free, Patented Custom Contour Support, Sturdy Base Foam, CertiPUR-US Certified, Bed-in-a-box, King, White
Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: ZINUS INC
Brand Name: Zinus
Model Name or Number: OLB-GTFM-10
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Retailer: Amazon
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Purchase Date: 8/26/2019
Product Category: Furniture, Furnishings & Decorations
Product Type: Bedroom, Bedding & Bath
Product Code: Nonbaby Mattresses (4009)

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Incident Details

Incident Description: Zinus mattress was purchased from Amazon in 2019. In 2023, it was discovered that the mattress was leaking fiberglass (ie glass fibers) particles/dust through the mattress cover that had never been removed. It is unclear how long a period of time the fiberglass had been leaking through the mattress cover. Two humans and two dogs have skin, respiratory, and potentially other issues that may be contributed to the long-term fiberglass exposure. At the time of purchase, there was no information on the use of fiberglass/glass fibers in the fire sock of the mattress listed on the Zinus page on Amazon or in the product manual. Since the fiberglass had been leaking from the mattress for an extended period of time, most fabric items including clothing and carpet are contaminated and must be disposed of. All items in the house have to be cleaned and the house emptied to be cleaned by a professional remediation company, following a similar process as mold or asbestos.
Incident Date: 12/1/2023
Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium

Victims Involved

Injury Information: No Incident, No Injury
My Relationship to the Victim: Self
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Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 30 years

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Report Number: 20240219-A7763-2147340904
Report Date: 2/19/2024
Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 2/22/2024
Report First Publication Date: 3/7/2024
Category of Submitter: Consumer