Nectar's parent company agreed to a $9M class action settlement in 2026 over fiberglass exposure risk. Here's what the lawsuit covers, who qualifies, and how to file a claim.
Nectar has now been named in two distinct legal actions: a 2018 FTC enforcement case over its "Made in the USA" advertising, and a 2025 class action lawsuit over fiberglass fire-retardant socks that culminated in a $9 million preliminary settlement from parent company Resident Home and partner Ashley Furniture, granted preliminary approval on March 19, 2026. If you bought a Nectar, DreamCloud, Siena, or Ashley mattress between October 1, 2017 and June 30, 2024, you may be eligible for a settlement voucher - but the claim window closes July 17, 2026. This guide explains both cases, what changed since the 2018 FTC order, and the practical steps to determine if your mattress is covered.
In Todd v. Ashley Furniture Industries LLC, three defendants - Ashley Furniture Industries LLC, Ashley Global Retail LLC, and Resident Home LLC (Nectar's parent) - agreed to a $9,000,000 settlement to resolve allegations that certain mattress models contained fiberglass in the inner sock as a fire retardant, posing an exposure risk if the cover was unzipped or removed.
Approximately 6.2 million U.S. consumers who purchased an affected mattress between October 1, 2017 and June 30, 2024 are eligible. Affected brands include Nectar, DreamCloud, Siena, and Ashley.
The court-approved MattressClassActionSettlement.com maintains the official list of affected models - confirm your mattress against that list before filing.
Class members who file a valid claim receive a voucher usable on a single purchase from AshleyFurniture.com, NectarSleep.com, DreamCloudSleep.com, or SienaSleep.com - one voucher per affected mattress purchased. The voucher value depends on total claim volume; each member receives an equal pro-rata share of the $9M fund.
Vouchers will only be distributed after final approval is granted and any appeals are resolved. Late or invalid claims will not be accepted.
Long before the fiberglass case, Nectar drew federal scrutiny for its country-of-origin marketing. In 2018 the Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint alleging that Nectar Brand LLC's mattresses were advertised as assembled and distributed in the United States when, per the FTC, they were wholly imported from China with no assembly operations performed domestically.
In 2021 the FTC took similar action against DreamCloud - a sister brand under the same parent company - for repeating the "made in the USA" claim. The two enforcement actions were settled together for approximately $753,000, and the orders required Nectar and DreamCloud to substantiate any future U.S.-origin claims and notify previously affected customers.
Many memory-foam mattresses use a fiberglass-laden inner sock as a low-cost flame barrier required by federal flammability standard 16 CFR Part 1633. The fiberglass is woven into a sock that sits beneath the cover. Trouble starts when consumers unzip and machine-wash the cover - a step Nectar's care instructions historically permitted - releasing microscopic fiberglass shards into bedding, HVAC ducts, and clothing.
Setting aside the legal history, Nectar's all-foam mattresses still test reasonably well on pressure relief and motion isolation for the price tier. The trade-offs remain consistent across our reviews:
If you want to avoid fiberglass entirely, look at brands that use alternative flame barriers - wool, rayon-silica blends, or Kevlar - such as Saatva, Avocado, or Birch by Helix.
Not a CPSC-mandated recall. Nectar issued a limited voluntary safety notice in late 2021 covering specific Nectar Premier King and Queen mattresses (manufactured 9/24/2021 and 9/27/2021). The 2026 class action settlement is separate - it provides vouchers, not a product recall.
Per the class complaint, the four core foam models - Classic, Premier, Luxe, and Ultra - used a fiberglass inner sock. Always check your specific mattress's law tag for fire-retardant composition before assuming.
There is no fixed amount. The $9M fund is divided pro-rata among all valid claims after legal fees and administration costs. Final voucher values are typically announced after the September 24, 2026 final-approval hearing.
If you accept a settlement voucher, you generally release future class claims. Consumers with significant medical or remediation losses should consult an attorney about opting out before the deadline to preserve individual claims.
The 2018 FTC "Made in USA" case told you something about how Nectar marketed itself; the 2026 fiberglass settlement tells you something about how the mattress is built. Both matter - but the time-sensitive action is the class action claim. If you bought any of the four Nectar foam models between October 1, 2017 and June 30, 2024, file your claim at MattressClassActionSettlement.com before July 17, 2026. For consumers with documented health or property damage, talk to a class-action attorney before accepting a voucher.
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