Are You Sleeping on Flammable Material?
An important consumer product law was passed in 1953 called the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA). This law regulates manufacturing of flammable clothing. The law was passed after countless incidents of clothing caused burns among children. In 1967, the FFA was expanded to include other materials and interior furnishing. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) took over the responsibility of administering the FFA. The CPSC has the ability to issue mandatory standards for retailers, distributors, manufacturers and importers of fabrics and garments for flammability.
According to Illinois personal injury lawyers, an increase in burns from loose fitting sleepwear has taken place among children. The increase was noted when standards for flammable garments were decreased in 1996. The burns have been caused by flammable clothing and bedding. If clothing catches on fire, flames spread extremely quickly and can actually cause the material to melt onto the skin. Serious burns and even death can depend on the type of weight, finish, weaves, textile construction and fabric of the material.
Despite the efforts by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, injuries stemming from flammable clothing still remain a danger. If you have been burned as a result of flammable garments, contact a Chicago personal injury attorney immediately.
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