More Than 55,000 Avocado Mattress Pads Recalled Due to Fire Risk
The organic cotton mattress toppers violate federal flammability standards
Avocado has recalled about 55,480 organic cotton mattress pads because they violate mandatory federal flammability regulations, posing a fire hazard.
The recall was announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and applies to a specific mattress pad with the model number SFMPAVORG. The mattress pad was sold in both standard and deep-pocket versions and in every standard mattress size. Avocado has not received any reports of incidents or injuries.
Consumer Reports has tested many Avocado products, including mattresses and mattress toppers, but we have not tested this particular model.
It’s important to note that while Consumer Reports does not perform its own flammability testing, federal standards exist for all products of this type. "Mattresses and associated products must pass the stringent flammability requirements set by the CPSC," says Chris Regan, who oversees mattress testing at Consumer Reports. "That’s because the mattress and any associated bedding are the biggest fuel sources for a potential fire in a bedroom. Any products found to be in violation of the federal flammability standards should be replaced with urgency."
Details of the Avocado Mattress Pad Recall
The recall: Avocado organic cotton mattress pad protectors sold in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King and California King sizes. All sizes were sold in both a standard pocket and deep pocket version. The mattress pads are quilted, ivory-colored, and are made of cotton. They are all labeled “Model SFMPAVORG." The model can be found on the tag attached to the mattress pad.
The risk: The recalled mattress pads violate the mandatory federal flammability regulation for mattress pads, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/injuries: No reports of injuries or incidents have been received.
Where and when sold: Avocado stores nationwide and at www.avocadogreenmattress.com from January 2019 through March 2024, costing between $200 and $370.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mattress pads and contact Avocado Green Mattress to obtain a free replacement mattress pad, including shipping at no charge. As part of the replacement process, consumers should cut the recalled mattress pad in two, write the date on and initial the law label attached to the mattress pad, and upload photos of the cut mattress pad and dated, initialed law label on Avocado’s recall page.
Contact information: Call Avocado Mattress at 844-326-5009, send an email to safety@avocadomattress.com, or go to the Avocado recall page.
To report a defective product: Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 or go to SaferProducts.gov.
