Market regulation · 11/10/2001Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
U.S. Commission Proposes New Standard to Address Open Flame Ignition of Mattresses/Bedding
Summary
The U.S. Commission is considering a new rule to address mattress fires caused by small open flames, following a 1995 research project on the topic and petitions from the Children's Coalition for Fire-Safe Mattresses, which seeks a standard similar to those in California and British standards.
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