Why is mattress industry not held accountable?
Mar 23, 2012 3:34 AM
Joined: Mar 19, 2012
Points: 10
Why no standards for them?

No federal oversight for them?

 useless warranties?

cant compare prices because models names are different in every retailer?

If the federal government thinks sleep is so important then people generally sleep on mattresses but isn't the mattress industry playing consumers?

This message was modified Mar 23, 2012 by markfromdallas
Re: Why is mattress industry not held accountable?
Reply #4 Mar 26, 2012 5:30 PM
Joined: Mar 3, 2012
Points: 12
I looked around and the only federal requirement the mattress industry has to deal with is laws dealing with flammability. 
Re: Why is mattress industry not held accountable?
Reply #5 Mar 27, 2012 2:02 PM
Joined: Mar 27, 2012
Points: 3
Right now it's probably just way down on the priorities list to be honest.  Too much more important stuff to worry about.
Re: Why is mattress industry not held accountable?
Reply #6 Apr 3, 2012 5:13 PM
Joined: Apr 3, 2012
Points: 11
I think one consolation has been that the Internet promotes at least some transparency.  I've just started looking for a new bed and I've found forums like this and reviews on sites to be very helpful.