Is it Illegal to Pull the Label Off a Mattress?

Function

• The warning labels are actually a protection for the consumer. The tags state what materials were used to manufacture the mattress or other upholstered item. They also tell if the product was made with new or recycled materials, and if the materials are fireproof or not.

Fun Fact

• The reason for those mattress tags is that in the past, used mattresses were sold as new, and bedbugs and other pests were transferred through mattress sales. The tags were originally required as a way to protect consumers from vermin.

Warning

• While the end consumer can remove the tag without legal ramifications, the tag may be required by some mattress or furniture manufacturers for warranty purposes. If the tag is removed, place it in a safe place with the purchase receipt and warranty information in the event that it is necessary to file a warranty claim.