Fabric (Product Safety)
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Fabric (product safety) issues may be referred to the following entities:
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Electronics & Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings & Thermal Insulation (BEARHFTI) handles complaints pertaining to bedding, upholstered furniture and the filling material used in bedding or furniture.
Bureau of Electronics & Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings & Thermal Insulation (BEARHFTI)
www.bearhfti.ca.gov
Calfire Office of the State Marshal sets standards for flame resistance in decorative fabrics.
Calfire Office of the State Marshal
1131 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-8200
www.fire.ca.gov
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) keeps data on complaints regarding clothing, and care labeling.
FTC Headquarters - Consumer Response Center
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20580-0001
(877) 382-4357
www.ftc.gov
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
(800) 638-2772
www.cpsc.gov
Complaint Jurisdiction:
Sets flammability and safety standards in clothing. Handles safety issues for; children's products (cribs, toys, bunk beds, etc.), electronic appliances, household appliances and clothing.
Outside Jurisdiction:
Cars, food, cosmetics, banks.
To order pamphlets/brochures:
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Western Regional Office
1301 Clay Street, Suite 610-N
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 637-4050
(800) 638-2772
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Southern California Branch
(714) 870-7560
(800) 638-2772
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Public Affairs Division
(949) 829-8249
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