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A class action lawsuit has been filed against mattress company Zinus, with plaintiffs claiming the mattress can open and release hazardous glass fibers.
Plaintiffs Amanda Chandler and Robert Durham say that once the outer cover of the said mattresses are unzipped, large glass fibers can spill out, causing serious injuries and property damage.
The Zinus class action lawsuit states that on Feb. 14 2020, a news piece entitled “Hidden Hazards” aired on a CBS affiliate in St. Louis documenting “the danger lurking in your mattress.” The news story outlined the plaintiffs’ experience in this case when the Zinus mattress released a large amount of glass fibers, causing life-threatening injuries to their family.
Chandler claims she purchased the Zinus mattress from a Walmart in the summer of 2019. She alleges the mattress contained a removable outer cover with a zipper. In addition, she states that there was a tag on the outer cover which read, “62% Glass Fibers.”
The mattress tag did not inform the customer that the outer cover should not be removed, nor that the removal of the outer cover would cause the exposure of the contents of the mattress, namely the glass fibers, the Zinus class action lawsuit claims.
On Jan 20. 2020, Chandler says she removed the outer cover of her mattress in order to clean it in her washing machine. While she was washing the mattress, her sons were having fun jumping on the mattress, she alleges.
The next day, Durham, Chandler’s husband reportedly noticed that his skin was very itchy and irritated. At some point, he discovered that his entire body was covered with small, hard to see glass fibers, the plaintiffs argue.
The plaintiffs claim they noticed that their entire home was filled with the little glass pieces. They state that “tiny shards of glass were embedded in all parts of their home, both inside and out, including their clothes, bedding, towels, appliances, carpet, tile, walls, tools, electronics, and inside their cars.”
The release of the glass fibers caused all of the family members to have dermatitis and Durham has had several shards of glass fiber removed from the back of his neck, the plaintiffs claim.
In addition, the severity of the family’s injuries are unknown, as they could have inhaled a significant amount of glass fibers, the plaintiffs say.
After discovering that the source of the fibers was the mattress, Chandler immediately removed the mattress inside their home to the outdoors, the plaintiffs aver.
The family is now living in a hotel as they are unable to return to their home due to the fiberglass contamination, notes the Zunis class action lawsuit.
The plaintiffs allege that the glass shards contained in the mattresses are for fire retardant purposes and are larger than the type of fiberglass than is used in household insulation.
The plaintiffs also state that, “exposure to glass fibers may cause eye, skin, and upper respiratory tract irritation. Glass fibers that reach the lower part of a person’s lungs increases the chances of adverse health effects. Glass fibers that become embedded in human skin may require surgical intervention for removal.”
The cost of cleaning a house which was exposed to glass fibers can cost tens of thousands of dollars and experts may advise that the residents leave the house until it can be professionally cleaned, the plaintiffs argue.
The defendants in this class action lawsuit allegedly knew about the dangers of taking off the outer cover of the mattress as they responded to a message board posting that removing the mattress cover could jeopardize the systems within the mattress, according to the plaintiffs.
The Zinus class action claims that nowhere on the warning does the company mention words such as fiberglass, glass fibers, or that the mattress contains glass. In addition, the warning does not state that removing the outer cover can cause the mattress content to be released into the environment, causing significant injuries to the customers, the plaintiffs maintain.
The family argues that they wouldn’t have purchased the mattress, or would have paid less for the item, had the design defects been known to them.
The defendants have violated the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and are guilty of fraudulent concealment/fraudulent omission, and unjust enrichment, claims the Zinus class action lawsuit.
Potential Class Members include: “All persons who purchased an Affected Mattress in the United States, which was manufactured by Zinus and contained glass fibers.”
Did you purchase a Zinus mattress that released glass fibers? Leave a message in the comments section below.
The plaintiffs are represented by Christopher F. Cueto of the Law Office of Christopher Cueto Ltd.
The Zinus Mattress Glass Fiber Class Action Lawsuit is Chandler, et al. v. Amazon.com LLC, et al., Case No. 3:20-cv-00265, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
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675 thoughts onZinus Class Action Says Mattress Leaked Glass Fibers
Please add me. My wife and I have had respiratory problems from purchasing this mattress (my wife especially since she has asthma).
We purchased ours in August of 2019.
we have a zinus mattress and have been trying to be refunded. they are trying to say that we never purchased from them!!! We have mattress and receipt. hurts our back and makes us itchy. I never have had a mattress hurt my pressure points so bad.!! need attorney info please
My life has been hell since the mattress leaked fibers into my apartment then I took the cover off because one of my kids made a mess on my bed. Ever since I washed that matterss cover my life has continued to be hell for 3 years. I need to speak to someone. My car is infested my house is infested I thought I had cloth months I been goinf crazy horrible chest pain breathing issues and horrible skin irritation
This zenus memory foam mattress leaked fiberglass all over my room and caused me a severe respiratory infection for months and hypertension and traumatic stress from excessive cleaning and distress
I feel the same way all the way around
Eye irritation in both eyes. I went to get an eye exam. After doctors exam, he asked me if I had been exposed to insulation fiberglass fibers
I was wondering why I have this cough ever since I put my bed together. Its been at least a year. Now I will remove it and find out if that is the problem.
I purchased two twin Spa Sensations by Zenus in the fall of 2019. My one son has undergone numerous awful testing for stomach and throat problems. His swallowing is at 30%. He’s always in pain. He can’t go back to school. My other son has had eye styes for over a year and body sores. I still have the beds and boxes.
Yes! Happened to my family … took the cover off to wash after my water broke in bed . My husband happened to lay on mattress briefly and his back rashed up . He thought maybe he was just allergic to the raw foam or something . He said he laid there for 8 minutes and he felt a burning sensation .
I currently have been dealing with a rash on my body and just seen this. Please contact me.
I purchased a Zinus Green Tea in 2018. Comfy mattress, but recently started experiencing a sudden onset of severe asthma symptoms, with no other onset of illness. I was cleaning around my bed when I noticed hundreds of shards of fiberglass poking through the mattress cover and looking like shiny threads alongside the entire mattress. I googled to see if it was normal and found this lawsuit. I’ve reached out to Zinus for a warranty claim and have not heard back. I paid $365 when I purchased in 2018 ($433 inflation difference). Hoping to get help from either Zinus or a lawsuit for compensation for a new mattress. Looks like these contain 62% fiberglass inside! How is this safe?
Following up to state that I NEVER removed the cover, per instructions. It still leaked fiberglass anyway.
I just found out that the eye irritation and skin issues are from our green tea Zinus mattress! It is everywhere and I don’t even know where to start.
Is this all zinus mattresses? Or just specific ones? I bought two for my kids bunk beds and I’ve never taken the cover off. I’m hoping that it’s not a really bad hazard as I’ve never removed the cover. I am replacing them reguardless. My question is am I still at risk even though I’ve never removed the cover to the mattress? Thank you!