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FAQs about 16CFR 1633
Q
What is 16CFR 1633?
A
Every mattress/mattress set intended to be presented for sale in
the U.S. will have to pass the open flame test as detailed in the
standards. If a mattress set passes the open flame test, 2 other
consecutive tests of the same set must also pass for the mattress to
be qualified as a prototype for manufacture and sale.
Q
As a retail store, when am I required to start buying 1633
merchandise?
A
July 1, 2007
Q
Are all bedding manufacturers required to follow this law?
A
It applies to all domestic and import manufacturers.
Q
Are all retail stores required to follow this law?
A
Retail stores are required to purchase beds that are compliant to
the law and sell them appropriately as a single mattress or set.
Q
Will Dreamline Mfg. comply with all standards and testing on the
July 1, 2007 deadline?
A
Absolutely
Q
As a retail store could our store be inspected?
A
Yes, inspections will occur by the CPSC on the manufacturing and
retail level. Retailers must be familiar with the requirements of
this law.
Q
As a retail store, could our store be fined if we are found to be
non-compliant? How much are the fines?
A
Yes, fines can be up to $8,000 per bed
Q
What about my existing inventory? Can I still sell these beds
after July 1, 2007?
A
Yes…the words to remember are “manufactured by July 1, 2007.” If
you have beds manufactured before July 1, 2007 with law labels to
prove the date, they can be sold at any time.
Q
As a retailer, how should we promote this change?
A
Remember that you are on the front line of the communication to the
consumer. How you promote this change is your decision. We at
Dreamline are looking at this as an opportunity to sell added
benefits and value and “peace of mind” for our families by
manufacturing a safer bed. We will focus on the positives.
Q
What makes the NEW beds different? How does a bed comply to this
NEW law?
A A fire barrier directly under the fabric (ticking) of the
piece and it will be sewn with fire retardant thread. All beds must
pass the open flame test as detailed in the standards and must be
qualified for manufacture and sale.
Q
Does this apply to mattresses only…or does it apply to sets?
A
Both
Q Will ALL beds manufactured after July 1, 2007 have these
changes?
A
All mattresses and foundations including bunkies
Q
Will Dreamline have fewer beds in their line-up?
A
No
Q
How will the labels on beds change?
A
All mattress /mattress sets will require new labeling, separate from
the familiar law label with the following information:
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Name and address of
manufacturer
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Date of manufacture
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Prototype designation
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Model Identification
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Lot number
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Designation of whether the
mattress may be sold alone, or as a set only. If sold as a set, it
must identify the foundation to be used.
Q
Will the build-up or quality of the Dreamline beds change?
A
The build-up only in the addition of the fire barrier material built
into the mattress set, flame retardant thread. Our quality will
remain by following a stringent manufacturing procedure that must be
followed to insure quality construction. Added quality control to
include raw materials, tracking of raw materials to each piece
built, inspections, employee training and stringent record keeping
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