ASTM
Coverage of ASTM in the Nexus archive.
- Some portable bed rails fail safety tests, Consumer Reports finds
Consumer Reports found that some portable bed rails fail safety tests, posing risks of injury, suffocation, and death. Testing revealed four out of 10 adult models and one children's model failed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission notes many unsafe products are made overseas, primarily in China.
- Investigation uncovers hidden dangers of portable bed rails
Consumer Reports found that many portable bed rails pose hidden dangers, linked to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. Testing revealed four out of ten adult models and one out of six children’s models failed safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission noted most unsafe products are manufactured overseas, primarily in China, and recommended alternatives to bed rails for safety.
- 5 ON YOUR SIDE: Portable bed rails
Consumer Reports found portable bed rails linked to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries, with unsafe models still available. Testing revealed four out of 10 adult models and one children's model failed safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission noted many unsafe products are made overseas, primarily in China.