F15.63 - 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.

SCOPE
1.1 This safety specification covers safety requirements aimed at providing cautionary labeling information for safer 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.  
1.2 This safety specification covers all size inflatable air mattresses—including but not limited to full, queen, king, and twin sizes.  
1.3 This safety specification does not cover inflatable air mattresses designed specifically for use in Durable Infant Products.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.