September 22, 2023, 1:43 p.m
Tens of thousands of mattresses sold exclusively at Costco stores have been recalled due to the risk of possible mold contamination.
Manufacturer FXI Inc. initially announced the recall of the 14-inch Novaform ComfortGrande mattresses and 8-inch Novaform DreamAway mattresses in June and issued a joint press release with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday. According to FXI, the recalled mattresses may have been exposed to water during manufacturing, leading to possible mold growth.
The Novaform ComfortGrande 14-inch and Novaform DreamAway 8-inch mattresses have been recalled due to possible mold infestation.
CPSC
The presence of mold can pose a health risk to people with a mold allergy, damaged lungs or weakened immune systems, according to the CPSC.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of mold exposure can vary but typically include burning eyes, respiratory symptoms such as coughing and wheezing, and skin irritation.
Around 48,000 Novaform ComfortGrande and DreamAway mattresses are affected by the recall. Customers are encouraged to contact FXI at 888-886-2057 or on its website to receive a full refund or free mattress replacement, which includes free pickup and disposal of the recalled mattress and free delivery of the new mattress.
The Novaform ComfortGrande 14-inch and Novaform DreamAway 8-inch mattresses have been recalled due to possible mold infestation.
CPSC
Recalled mattresses were manufactured in a variety of sizes, from twin to California king, and ranged in price from $150 to $750. All Novaform mattresses were sold in Costco stores and on Costco’s website in the Northwestern states and California’s San Francisco Bay Area between January and June of this year. According to the CPSC, Costco is also reaching out directly to known customers who purchased the recalled products.
The CPSC said FXI has received reports of 541 cases of mold on mattresses, but no associated injuries have been reported to date.
ABC News has reached out to FXI for comment on the recall but has not yet heard back.
Source : www.goodmorningamerica.com