Mattresses, Not Specified
Twenty years of CPSC NEISS emergency-room records for this consumer product category, combined with demographic breakdowns, multi-year injury trends, and matching recall notices.
Floors, Walls & Ceilings · CPSC Code 4010
Stable over 5 years
The verdict
Mattresses, Not Specified carry a danger score of 40/100 (moderate risk), driven by roughly 13,616 ER-treated injuries a year that are roughly flat over the last five years.
- 40/100
- danger score (moderate risk)
- 13,616
- ER visits per year (avg)
- 6.0%
- end in hospital admission
- 0-4
- most-injured age group
Every figure is rendered from the CPSC NEISS record for product code 4010 - last data year 2024.
PlainSafety danger score
How this 40/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for mattresses, not specified - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume13,616 ER visits/yr
- Severity (hospitalization rate)6.0%
- Fatality rate0.11%
- 5-year trend-4%
See the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.
What the CPSC Data Shows
Mattresses, Not Specified (CPSC product code 4010, in the Floors, Walls & Ceilings category) generate an estimated 13,616 emergency-room visits every year in the United States, adding up to roughly 272,314 ER-treated injuries across the 20-year span from 2005 to 2024. PlainSafety derives a danger score of 40/100 for this category (moderate risk), combining raw injury volume, demographic reach, severity of outcome, and multi-year trend. The five-year trajectory shows that injury counts are roughly flat over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2019 (17,798 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2005 (8,716 estimated visits).
The single most common ER diagnosis for mattresses, not specified is strain, sprain to the lower trunk, accounting for approximately 26,310 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by other to the lower trunk (25,877 cases). The 0-4 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 39,781 cases over the NEISS window, and males appear slightly more often than the opposite sex in that cohort. Severity outcomes from the NEISS disposition field show that 6.0% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer, and a small fraction (0.11%) result in fatality.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 79 consumer incident reports filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 20 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how mattresses, not specified fail in real households. Every figure on this page comes from CPSC-published data: NEISS projects national estimates from a probability sample of about 100 U.S. hospital emergency departments, while SaferProducts.gov collects voluntary reports from consumers, manufacturers, and clinicians. The danger score, trend indicators, and demographic breakdowns update automatically when CPSC releases a new yearly NEISS file, which is why this page is dated 2024-12-31. For regulatory context, consult CPSC recall notices and the SaferProducts.gov public database linked below.
Annual Injury Estimates (2005–2024)
Source: CPSC NEISS national estimates CPSC NEISS national estimates Injuries represent ER-treated cases only
Who Gets Injured?
| Age Group | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 22,182 | 17,599 | |
| 5-14 | 16,693 | 12,605 | |
| 15-24 | 10,687 | 13,809 | |
| 25-34 | 14,314 | 19,446 | |
| 35-44 | 14,481 | 19,378 | |
| 45-54 | 14,588 | 19,402 | |
| 55-64 | 13,255 | 16,685 | |
| 65-74 | 8,285 | 11,254 | |
| 75+ | 9,580 | 17,946 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Trunk | Strain, Sprain | |
| Lower Trunk | Other | |
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Upper Trunk | Other | |
| Shoulder | Strain, Sprain | |
| Neck | Strain, Sprain | |
| Upper Trunk | Strain, Sprain | |
| Face | Laceration | |
| Ankle | Strain, Sprain | |
| Shoulder | Other | |
| Wrist | Strain, Sprain | |
| Neck | Other | |
| Not Stated/unk | Other | |
| Lower Trunk | Nerve Damage | |
| Head | Laceration |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
31YOM WITH LOW BACK PAIN, INJURED IT A FEW DAYS AGO LIFTING A MATTRESS. DX: BACK PAIN
18MOF PRESENTS WITH A NASAL FOREIGN BODY AFTER INSERTING A PIECE OF MATTRESS FILLING / CUSHION INTO HER RIGHT NARE DX: NASAL FOREIGN BODY
56YOF PRESENTS VIA AIREMS TO ED FROM HOME WITH DOG BITES. STATES SHE AND HER HUSBAND WERE SITTING ON A MATTRESS ON THE FLOOR WHEN THEIR DOG LUNGED AT HER AND HER HUSBAND UNPROVOKED. BITING HER ON THE HEAD AND FACE. DX: DOG BITE, FACIAL LACERATION, CHEMOSIS OF LEFT CONJENTIVA, LEFT EYE INJURY, LACERATION OF LEFT CANALICULUS.
60YOF WAS TRYING TO MOVE HER MATTRESS WHEN SHE FELT A POP IN HER NECK DX:STRAINED NECK
32YOF WAS SLEEPING ON BRAND NEW MATTRESS AND NOW HAS PAIN IN UPPER BACK DX:MUSCLE SPASMS UPPER BACK
59 YOF WAS TRYING TO MOVE A MATTRESS, WAS WALKING ON A BOX SPRING WHEN SHE LOST BALANCE FELL OVER STRUCK THE LEFT SIDE OF HER HEAD ON THE DRESSER. DX: TRAUMATIC INJURY OF HEAD.
54 YOM. RT SHOULDER PAIN AFTER PT WAS TRYING TO TURN & ROTATE HIS MATTRESS. DX: STRAIN OF RT SHOULDER
4YOM PT PLAYING ON A THIN MATTRESS IN LIVING ROOM, FELL BACK & HIT HEAD ON MATTRESS DX: CHI, CONTUSION OF LIP
71 YOM WAS COMING IN FROM WALKING HIS DOGS. HE FELT DIZZY IN HIS BEDROOM AND FELL HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE MATTRESS. C/O CHEST/BACK PAIN DX SYNCOPE
86YOM HAD A MECHANICAL SLIP AND FALL TRYING TO LIFT A MATTRESS LANDING ONTO BOTH KNEES DX: CONTUSION TO KNEES
75YOF FELL ON A MATTRESS WHILE USING HER WALKER TO GET IN HER WHEELCHAIR. INJURY & BODY PT N.S. DX: FALL
36YOF SLEPT ON A VERY THIN MATTRESS. DX: LEFT FLANK PAIN
Consumer Incident Reports
Reports filed by consumers on SaferProducts.gov.
I have been sleeping on a Zinus Spa Sensations Green Tea memory foam twin mattress for about 6 months off and on. I never removed the mattress cover. After coming across the class action lawsuit against Zinus due to exposure to fiberglass, I checked my bed, pillows and blankets for fiberglass. I discovered fibers sticking out of the mattress, in my pillows, and in all the blankets I was using. This is after only 6 months of use, and maybe earlier. I immediately disposed of the mattress and pillows, and I'm currently cleaning my room and blankets in hopes of getting rid of the fibers. This product needs to be banned. I feel I've gotten off relatively lightly with minimal itchiness, but I'm very worried about having been breathing fiberglass for the last 6 months while I sleep.
Caller stated that after sleeping on the mattress for a few days she started feeling pains in her neck, arms, shoulder and her left side. Caller stated that they noticed that the new mattress that was purchased had a sink hole in the middle. Caller stated that she had visited her physician because of the pain. The retailer was contacted and she was advised that they would have pay a restocking fee because it was over 30 days. Caller contacted the manufacturer and they advised her of the warranty and that she should get a replacement from the retailer. Caller feels that this mattress is unsafe and should be reported.
Took off removable zippered mattress cover of Lucid mattress and fiberglass shards dusted off the inner fire-retardant liner and coated all of my bedding, clothing, carpet and furniture and led to skin and lung irritation. Had to dispose of many items and attempted deep clean but shards are still visible.
Banner Mattress Factory Intentionally Puts Moldy Padding In Their Mattresses And Foundations I recently started helping out at the factory to pick up some extra hours. I and another new coworker noticed some moldy padding hanging on a rack that was waiting to be put into the new mattress foundations. We also saw a large pile of the moldy padding upstairs. We asked three of the mattress makers why they were using the moldy padding. They replied [REDACTED] (factory manager) told us we cant afford to throw it away and we have to use them. You should see some of the [REDACTED] they have us put in these things. What they are doing is not simply disgusting but also dangerous. If a child were to sleep on one of these mattresses it has the potential to kill them. They can develop asthma, auto immune disorders, a lethal lung infection, and etcetera. If someone with a mold allergy slept on it they could die. I reported this to my store manager who then reported it to the district manager. I had a meeting with the DM where I explained the situation and told him there needed to be a product recall. He was dismissive and assured me that wouldnt be necessary because none of the moldy padding was ever used in any Banner products and the workers were just telling tall tales. After my meeting with the DM, the mattress makers were mad saying I shouldnt have done that and we never said that. I talked with the coworker who was with me when they originally told us about it. He said I was right but he wasnt going to pursue it because he cant afford to lose his job. I was also talking with another employee who makes the foundations. Me: The DM was trying to convince me that none of that moldy padding ever got used in anything He then replies quickly without thinking. Coworker: Yeah they did, I used some of it yesterday. I I a mean I might have Dont tell them I said that. Me: Youre not gonna back me up on this? Coworker: No, I cant affo
The consumer that she purchased a mattress approximately a year ago and the chemicals in the mattress were causing side effects. She stated that approximately 6 months after the purchased of her mattress she developed sensitivity to the chemicals used on the mattress. The consumer stated that she experienced chemical sensitivity, body aches, eyes itching, numbness of her back and muscles spasms. The consumer stated that she was seen by a medical professional and they informed her that she was chemically sensitive. The consumer stated that she has to receive chelation treatments to detox her body. The consumer stated that she hasnt contacted the manufacturer. She stated that she believe this product should be investigated due to the hazard that it poses to consumers.
Ashley chime mattress memory foam cover bursted open at the zipper and now I have fiber glass hanging out of it
My dog and i are allergic to the matress and cover resulting in skin lesions and staff and my dog has renal failure and rash and staff the bed is toxic potroleum gasses in bed and the bed cover has polyurithane laminate .
We ordered a new Tempur-Pedic Contour select mattress directly from the company and it was delivered at 5:10 pm on 9/14/2012 by a contractor chosen by the company. The bed was removed from a large cardboard box by the delivery personnel and set in place in the upstairs master bedroom. When they removed the protective plastic a strong chemical odor was immediately noticeable. Shortly after the delivery we left the house for dinner and returned at approximately 7:15 pm. Upon opening the front door we were struck by the intensity of the chemical odor/vapor. I would compare the odor to a petroleum based paint or chemical solvent. We were surprised that it had permeated throughout the entire house so quickly and at how powerful the odor was downstairs. I immediately consulted the Tempur-Pedic internet site to see if this was normal and read the following: Some people notice a slight odor to their new mattressthis can come from our TEMPUR material manufacturing process. This smell is normal and usually disappears before the product reaches you. Sometimes, however, this smell may still be noticeable. It usually disappears after a few weeks. It can help to take the steps recommended in Break in period below; that will help the TEMPUR material cells fully open and release the smell. And it added: You can speed up the break-in period by simply spending time in bed: reading, watching TV or playing with the kids or grandkids. The extra movement will help the cells in the TEMPUR material to fully open (some may have remained closed after manufacturing). As they open, they are able to breath and respond to weight and temperature, but they always return to their original shape. As I was reading this my wife, who is 4 months pregnant and 2 year old son were up stairs. When I went upstairs I was shocked at how strong the odor/vapor was. My wife was complaining of a headache within 15 minutes of being upstairs and is not prone to headaches. I immediately opened al
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Product Recalls
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Frequently Asked Questions
How dangerous are mattresses, not specified?
Based on 20 years of CPSC data, mattresses, not specified have a danger score of 40/100 (moderate risk). An estimated 13,616 ER-treated injuries occur annually in the U.S. related to this product category.
What are the most common injuries from mattresses, not specified?
The most common injury is strain, sprain to the lower trunk, accounting for approximately 26,310 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from mattresses, not specified increasing or decreasing?
Stable over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for mattresses, not specified injuries?
The 0-4 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 39,781 cases recorded over 20 years. Males are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by mattresses, not specified?
Of all ER visits involving mattresses, not specified, approximately 6.0% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (94.0%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with mattresses, not specified?
You can file a consumer incident report at SaferProducts.gov, the official CPSC reporting portal. Reports help the CPSC identify emerging hazards and trigger investigations or recalls. You can also call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772.
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What this means for you
Treat the 40/100 score as relative risk between products, not your personal odds of injury.
- See where this category ranks against every other tracked product. Full rankings
- Injuries cluster in the 0-4 age group, take extra care if that describes your household.
- Check for active recalls on this product before you assume it is safe. CPSC recalls
NEISS estimates ER-treated injuries from a national probability sample of hospitals; they do not capture injuries treated elsewhere or not treated at all.
Data: CPSC National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) 2005–2024 and SaferProducts.gov consumer incident reports. Injury estimates are based on a nationally representative probability sample of U.S. hospital emergency departments. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with the CPSC.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, scored, and verified.