ASTM F2755-22

Standard Safety Specification for Safety Labeling of Inflatable Air Mattresses

SCOPE
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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2022
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.63 - Inflatable Air Mattresses

Overview

ASTM F2755-22, Standard Safety Specification for Safety Labeling of Inflatable Air Mattresses, is a critical standard developed by ASTM International. This specification provides comprehensive safety labeling requirements for inflatable air mattresses, commonly known as air beds. Its primary intent is to mitigate the risk of infant and child deaths and injuries, particularly those caused by suffocation and entrapment, by ensuring that prominent, effective cautionary warnings are included on products and packaging.

The scope of ASTM F2755-22 covers all inflatable mattress sizes, such as full, queen, king, and twin, and addresses products for both indoor and outdoor use, including camping and recreational contexts. However, it excludes air mattresses specifically designed as components of durable infant and toddler products, such as cribs or play yards.

Key Topics

• Mandatory Safety Labeling: The standard outlines strict requirements for cautionary warning labels, which must appear on both product packaging and the mattresses themselves. Warnings must use clear, permanent, and conspicuous contrasting colors and sans serif fonts for enhanced legibility.
• Suffocation and Entrapment Hazards: Emphasizes the risks associated with placing infants (aged 15 months or younger) on inflatable air mattresses and the importance of avoiding entrapment hazards near walls or furniture.
• Labeling and Instructions: Both on-product labels and instructional manuals must include explicit, standardized warnings following ANSI Z535.4 and Z535.6 guidelines. Warnings must state the dangers of suffocation, correct product use, and the importance of keeping the mattress fully inflated during use.
• International Conformity: Developed in alignment with World Trade Organization principles, facilitating global trade and regulatory harmonization.

Applications

The ASTM F2755-22 standard is essential for:

• Manufacturers and Importers: Ensures that all inflatable air mattresses comply with standardized safety labeling to prevent harm to children and avoid liability.
• Retailers and Distributors: Supports the sale of compliant products that offer clear safety guidance to consumers, reducing return rates and potential for regulatory actions.
• Camping and Outdoor Equipment Providers: Applies to inflatable air beds marketed for camping and outdoor recreational use, requiring visible safety warnings to protect end users, especially children.
• Product Designers: Guides those engineering new inflatable mattress models to design labeling and packaging that meets or exceeds safety communication expectations.
• Regulatory Authorities: Assists in the enforcement of child safety regulations through recognizable, standardized warning statements.

Related Standards

Manufacturers and stakeholders adhering to ASTM F2755-22 should also consider:

• ANSI Z535.4: Standard for Product Safety Signs and Labels, referenced for label formatting and visibility requirements.
• ANSI Z535.6: Guides on presenting safety information in print and digital product instructions.
• CPSC Guidelines: Reference for infant product safety, particularly regarding sleep environments and entrapment prevention.
• Other ASTM standards for consumer product safety and labeling practices.

Practical Value

Following ASTM F2755-22 provides practical benefits including:

• Enhanced Child Safety: Minimizes suffocation and entrapment risks for infants and young children.
• Regulatory Compliance: Facilitates easier navigation of consumer product safety laws, both in domestic and international markets.
• Reputational Protection: Reduces the likelihood of recalls or legal claims due to inadequate warnings.
• Consumer Confidence: Clear safety labeling helps users make informed decisions, building trust in brands that prioritize health and safety.

Keywords

Inflatable air mattress, air bed, safety labeling, suffocation hazard, child safety, ASTM F2755-22, product warning labels, mattress safety standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation:F2755 −22
Standard Safety Specification for
Safety Labeling of Inflatable Air Mattresses
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2755; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Since 2010 (until Jan. 1, 2021), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received
reports of 83 deaths, mostly infants younger than 8 months of age, who were placed to sleep on air
mattresses. Forty-two (42) were co-sleeping, 25 suffocated on the air mattress, and 16 died as a result
of suffocation after falling into gaps between the air mattress and bed frame or the air mattress and
adjacent furniture or wall.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ANSI Standards:
1.1 This safety specification provides safety labeling re-
ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
quirements for use of inflatable air mattresses (also known as
ANSI Z535.6 Product Safety Information in Product
“air beds,” collectively referred to herein as “product”).
Manuals, Instructions, and Other Collateral Materials
1.2 The intent of this safety specification is to reduce infant
and child deaths and injuries caused by suffocation and 3. Labeling Requirements—Product
entrapment on inflatable air mattresses.
3.1 Each product shall be labeled with warnings.
1.3 This safety specification covers all product sizes,
3.2 Warnings shall be in contrasting colors, in sans serif
including, but not limited to, full, queen, king, and twin sizes.
font, visible to the person inflating the product into its use
position(s), and permanent. Permanent is defined as the warn-
1.4 This safety specification covers products intended for
ings remaining legible when an attempt is made to remove
indoor and outdoor use, including camping and recreational
them without the aid of tools or solvents.
uses.
3.3 Warnings shall useANSI Z535.4 as a guide with respect
1.5 This safety specification does not cover products de-
tolegibility,typeoflettering,color,andsymbol.Anexampleof
signed specifically for use in Durable Infant and Toddler
the warnings is shown in Fig. 1.
Products (such as play yards, cribs, non-full-size cribs, etc.).
3.4 The safety alert symbol “"” and the signal word
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
“WARNING” shall be in bold typeface and in uppercase
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
letters not less than 0.24 in. (6 mm) high. The remainder of the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
text shall be characters whose upper case shall be at least
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
0.12 in. (3 mm) high.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.5 Warning statements shall address the following:
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.5.1 Babies Can Suffocate.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.5.2 To prevent suffocation and death, never place a baby
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
15 months old or younger on this product.
Development of International St
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Designation: F2755 − 14 F2755 − 22
Standard Safety Specification for
CautionarySafety Labeling of Inflatable Air Mattresses
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2755; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Since 20022010 (until Jan. 1, 2008Jan. 1, 2021), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
has received reports of 16 tragic 83 deaths, mostly infants younger than 8 months of age, who were
placed to sleep on air mattresses. Eleven suffocated in a facedown position on anForty-two (42) were
co-sleeping, 25 suffocated on the air mattress, and five16 died as a result of suffocation after falling
into gaps between the air mattress and bed frame or the air mattress and adjacent furniture or wall.
1. Scope
1.1 This safety specification covers safety requirements aimed at providing cautionary labeling information for safer provides
safety labeling requirements for use of inflatable air mattresses (also known as “air beds,” collectively referred to herein as
“inflatable air mattresses”). The intent of this safety specification is to reduce child (infant) injuries and fatalities caused by
suffocation on inflatable air mattresses.“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 size inflatable air mattresses—including 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 inflatable air mattresses products designed specifically for use in Durable Infant
Products.and Toddler Products (such as play yards, cribs, non-full-size cribs, etc.).
1.4 This safety specification is intended to reduce entrapment hazards to children and risk of suffocation to infants up to and
including age 15 months.
1.5 This safety specification includes inflatable air mattresses intended for recreational, camping, and other indoor and outdoor
uses.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.63 on Inflatable Air
Mattresses.
Current edition approved March 1, 2014June 1, 2022. Published March 2014June 2022. Originally approved in 2014. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as
F2755 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/F2755-14.10.1520/F2755-22.
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F2755 − 22
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ANSI Standards:
ANSI Z535.4ANSI Z535.4 Standard for Product Safety Signs and Labels
ANSI Z535.6ANSI Z535.6 Product Safety Information in Product Manuals, Instructions, and Other Collateral Materials
3. Safety RequirementsLabeling Requirements—Product
3.1 Soft and hard outer retail packaging or storage container, or both, of the product shall, on the principal display panel, include
all of the cautionary information in accordance with 5.2. Each mattress shall have a permanent label or sewed-on tag located in
a conspicuous location stating all of the cautionary information in accordance product shall be labeled with 5.2.warnings.
3.2 On product labels with cautionary information Warnings shall be in contrasting color(s) to the background, permanent, and
conspicuous.colors, in sans serif font, visible to the person inflating the product into its use position(s), and permanent. Permanent
is defined as the warnings remaining legible when an attempt is made to remove them without the aid of tools or solvents.
3.3 On product labels Warnings shall use ANSI Z535.4 as a guide with respect to legibility, type of lettering, color, and symbol.
A sample label An example of the warnings is shown in Fig. 1.
3.4 The safety alert symbol “"” and the signal word “WARNING” shall be in bold typeface and in uppercase letters not less than
0.24 in. (6 mm) high. The remainder of the text shall be c
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