Standard Safety Specification for Safety Labeling of Inflatable Air Mattresses

1.1 This safety specification provides safety labeling requirements for use of inflatable air mattresses (also known as “air beds,” collectively referred to herein as “product”).

1.2 The intent of this safety specification is to reduce infant and child deaths and injuries caused by suffocation and entrapment on inflatable air mattresses.

1.3 This safety specification covers all product sizes, including, but not limited to, full, queen, king, and twin sizes.

1.4 This safety specification covers products intended for indoor and outdoor use, including camping and recreational uses.

1.5 This safety specification does not cover products designed specifically for use in Durable Infant and Toddler Products (such as play yards, cribs, non-full-size cribs, etc.).

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.