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Report Summary

44 YO consumer unzipped Memory Foam mattress covering & washed it in washing machine & millions tiny glass fibers were covering most surfaces of home. Family, consumer, 44 YO spouse & children 12YO & 15 YO, were coughing & itching, they had rashes. They got 1st aid.

Product Details
  • Product Description: Simmons 8" Gel Memory Foam Mattress (Size 54x75 purchased from COSTCO.COM) comes with a mattress cover that has fully functional zipper.
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: SIMMONS BEDDING COMPANY
  • Brand Name: Serta Simmons Bedding Company
  • Model Name or Number: 700810891-1030
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  • UPC Code:
  • SKU#:
  • Date Manufactured: 8/31/2021
  • Retailer: costco.com
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  • Purchase Date: 8/31/2021
  • Product Category: Furniture, Furnishings & Decorations
  • Product Type: Bedroom, Bedding & Bath
  • Product Code: Nonbaby Mattresses (4009)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: On August 31,2021 I purchased a Simmons 8" Gel Memory Foam mattress. On January 11,2023 I unzipped the mattress covering and washed it in my washing machine. Millions are tiny Fiberglass Fibers are NOW covering most surfaces of my home. Our family is coughing and has rashes from itching. Our home is unsafe and we have lost upwards of $50,000 in property loss.
  • Incident Date: 1/11/2023
  • Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Injury - First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • My Relationship to the Victim: My Child
  • Gender: Unspecified
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 10 years
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?: Yes
  • Product was damaged before incident?: No
  • Product was modified before incident?:
  • If yes to any, explanation: The manufacturer confirmed that the mattress cover that is supplied with the mattress contains FIBERGLASS Fibers. They stated it should not be removed however it has a removable zipper which was removed by my child who wanted to clean the spill.
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?: Yes
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20230131-5D9E2-2147351038
  • Report Date: 1/31/2023
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 2/3/2023
  • Report First Publication Date: 2/17/2023
  • Category of Submitter: Consumer