How will these new compliant mattresses improve product safety?
Many people don’t realize that some non-compliant mattresses ignited by an open-flame heat source (e.g. lighters, matches, and candles) can result in a deadly fire in a matter of a few minutes. About one-third of all mattress fatalities are attributed to mattress fires that ‘flashover’ from the bedroom to other rooms of the home. The new standard limits the peak rate of heat that can be released during the initial phase after a mattress catches fire, thus reducing the risk of flashover and allowing people more time to escape the fire.
