Market regulation · 23/10/2003Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Consumer Product Safety Commission Proposes New Regulation for Upholstered Furniture to Prevent Fires
Summary
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed rule to regulate upholstered furniture and fabrics to prevent fires caused by small open flames and smoldering cigarettes, following a 1994 proceeding that addressed similar risks.