Novaform Mattresses Recalled for Risk of Mold Exposure

Novaform Mattresses Recalled for Risk of Mold Exposure

About 48,000 models, sold exclusively at Costco, may pose a health risk to vulnerable consumers.

FXI, the U.S.-based producer of Novaform mattresses, has recalled roughly 48,000 mattresses because they can pose a health risk to those with a compromised immune system, damaged lungs, or a mold allergy. The recalled models are the Novaform ComfortGrande 14-inch and Novaform DreamAway 8-inch mattresses, which were exclusively sold at certain Costco locations and online between January 2023 and June 2023. More than 500 users have reported mold on their mattresses, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall notice. It is believed that these mattresses could have been exposed to water during the manufacturing process, which allowed mold to develop over time. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer Reports tested an older version of the Novaform Comfort Grande in 2016 but has not tested versions of the mattresses currently being recalled. We removed the tested model from our active ratings because that specific design was discontinued by FXI in 2020. We did not observe the problem during the course of the former model’s evaluation.

CR has also evaluated three other Novaform mattresses, currently in our ratings: the Novaform 10″ SoFresh Responsive Foam, Novaform 14″ Serafina Pearl Cool Comfort Medium Gel Memory Foam Mattress, and Novaform nüe by Novaform 10″ Cooling Gel mattress, none of which showed visible signs of the mold problem during our testing.

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Details of the Novaform Recall

The recall: About 48,000 Novaform ComfortGrande 14-inch and Novaform DreamAway 8-inch mattresses manufactured at FXI’s San Bernardino, California, facility between January 2, 2023, and April 28, 2023. The ComfortGrande 14-inch mattress has a blue base with “Novaform” printed in white letters. The DreamAway 8-inch mattress has a gray base with “Novaform” printed in white letters. The item number is printed on the mattress box and on the law tag attached to the mattress.

The mattress size, item numbers, and price of the Comfort Grande 14” mattresses in question are King/1413200/$700 or $750; Cal King/1413201/ $700; Queen/1413202/$580 or $600; Full/1413203/$500; Twin/1413204/$400.

The mattress size, item numbers, and price of the DreamAway 8″ Mattresses in question are Twin/1698562/$150 or $160; Full/1698564/$210 and $200.

The risk: The mattresses could have been exposed to water during the manufacturing process, allowing mold to develop and posing a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs, or an allergy to mold.

Incidents/injuries: The firm has received 541 reports of mold on the mattresses. No injuries have been reported.

Where and when sold: Exclusively at Costco stores in the U.S. Northwest and San Francisco Bay area and online at www.costco.com from January 2023 through June 2023 for between $150 and $750.

The remedy: Consumers should contact FXI to receive a full refund or a free replacement mattress, including free delivery of the new mattress and pickup and disposal of the recalled mattress. Costco is contacting all known buyers directly.

Contact information: FXI Inc. can be reached at 888-886-2057 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. You can also find information on the Novaform recall page.

Report a defective product: Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 or go to SaferProducts.gov.

 

Article source: Novaform Mattresses Recalled for Risk of Mold Exposure – Consumer Reports