Tempurpedic

Mattress Standards in Canada remains the same New mattress standards will go in effect today, July 1st, in the USA. Will neighboring Canada follow suit? Exporters from that area are comp...

The response to the New Federal Mattress Standards Mattress manufacturers understand the importance of the new standards set by CPSC. It’s all about keeping homes safe. Majority of them...

This is a press release from the CPSC or the US Consumer Product Safety Commission:

Mattresses manufactured in or imported into the United States on or after July 1, 2007 must meet the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) flammability standard. The mandatory standard is designed to reduce the severity of mattress fires ignited by open flame sources such as candles, matches and lighters.CPSC estimates that, once fully effective, the new federal flammability standard will prevent as many as 270 deaths and 1,330 injuries every year.

CPSC Acting Chairman Nancy Nord calls the new standard an important layer of fire protection in the home.

“The new federal flammability standard limits the spread and intensity of a mattress fire,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Nancy Nord. “That will give consumers valuable time to escape their homes if there’s a fire and it will save lives.”

The mandatory mattress rule, known as 16 CFR Part 1633, is a performance standard that limits the heat release in a mattress fire.

When shopping for a new mattress or mattress set, consumers should look for a label on the mattress stating that it meets the federal flammability requirement, and whether it is intended to be sold alone or with a specific foundation, such as a box spring.

Although this is an added layer of protection, consumers still need to keep in mind that increased fire resistance does not mean there is no fire risk. CPSC urges consumers to follow these important fire safety tips:

Never smoke in bed.

Do not allow kids to play with candles, lighters, matches or smoking materials.

Do not fall asleep while a candle is burning.

Extinguish candles before leaving the room.

Have working smoke alarms on each level of the home and inside every bedroom.

In case of fire, call 911 from a safe location.

The federal open flame standard does not address ignition from cigarettes because that protection is already required. A mandatory federal standard on cigarette ignition of mattresses, 16 CFR Part 1632, has been in place for more than 30 years.

CPSC’s free publication, “Sleep Safer: A Fire Resistant Mattress Can Save Your Life” (CPSC-560), offers consumers lifesaving information on the new federal open flame standard and fire safety tips. It is available in English and Spanish and can be ordered by sending an email request to info@cpsc.gov or by contacting CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772.

Flex-A-Bed complies with mattress safety standards Press release from Flex-A-Bed, with regards to its compliance to the new mattress safety guidelines. Flex-A-Bed’s craftsmen have built eve...

Heated Bedding is a Money-Saver Heating costs are expected to go high during the winter season, but with the right kind of heating blanket or heating mattress pad, a househ...

Beds from Hooker Furniture Company Recalled At least 1300 bed sets sold by the Hooker Furniture Company of Martinsville, Virginia are being recalled. According to reports, the bed is a...

Great job, mattress guys! According to Furniture Today, bedding companies are doing very well with complying to the new mattress flammability standard. WESTON, Fla. ...

Mattress comfort doesn’t mean it has to be expensive Specialty mattresses such as memory foam, air beds and adjustable beds have peaked in popularity in the last ten years. These mattresses set...

Tempur-Pedic Sales Going Down? Maybe it’s a reflection of the current state of the economy today, even Tempur-Pedic mattress sales are sagging…. According to a...

Danny Seo at the Bedding Conference May 14-16

What happens to your warranty?