CPSC NEISS · code 4010

Mattresses, Not Specified

Mattresses, Not Specified: danger rank #173 of 838 is not ER-volume rank #166 of 838 (13,616 estimated ER visits a year; roughly flat over the last five years).

Floors, Walls & Ceilings CPSC NEISS through 2024

Danger score versus ER volume

Danger score versus ER volume

According to CPSC NEISS 2005-2024, Mattresses, Not Specified ranks #173 of 838 by danger score (40/100) at ER-volume #166 of 838 (13,616/yr). They are not the same ranking.

#173
danger rank of 838
#166
ER-volume rank of 838
40/100
danger score
13,616/yr
estimated ER visits (avg)

Danger score combines injury volume, hospitalization, fatality, and five-year trend. ER volume is the average annual NEISS estimate alone. Rank 1 is highest on each list.

Where this category's danger score sits nationally

Danger score (40/100) across 838 scored CPSC product categories

40 Higher than most more dangerous than 75% of 838 product categories

scored CPSC product categories, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more product categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CPSC NEISS, PlainSafety danger-score model · 2024

Composite verdict

Composite Safety Score: 69/100

One verdict blending 4 independently-sourced dimensions from two separate CPSC systems, each benchmarked against all 838 scored product categories by percentile rather than raw value, so no single huge-volume category can dominate the scale.

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Dimension Value National percentile Weight applied Source
Injury severity (hospitalization + fatality blend) 7 59th 35% CPSC NEISS 20-year severity index
Annual ER injury volume 13,616 77th 30% CPSC NEISS estimated annual ER-treated injuries
5-year injury trend -4% 60th 15% CPSC NEISS 5-year % change in ER-treated injuries
Consumer incident reports 79 79th 20% CPSC SaferProducts.gov public incident report count

Methodology: each dimension is ranked against the full population's p10/p25/p50/p75/p90 breakpoints and interpolated to a 0-100 percentile; the composite is the weighted average of available percentiles. See methodology for the full benchmark table.

Where 272,347 estimated ER injuries land on the body

Body-part shares from the same CPSC NEISS injury_types extract for product code 4010. Segments sum to 272,347 - a body-map mix, not a danger score or ER-volume rank.

Two danger lenses

Same-group peer scores and this product's dial

The bars compare PlainSafety danger scores inside the Floors, Walls & Ceilings group (same CPSC NEISS extract). The dial is this product's score alone on the Low/Moderate/High bands. Do not read a peer bar as an ER-visit count.

Floors, Walls & Ceilings danger scores

1. Beds Or Bedframes, Other …55/1002. Chairs, Other Or Not Spec…51/1003. Ladders, Other Or Not Spe…49/1004. Bedding, Not Specified49/1005. Tables (excl. Baby Chang…47/1006. Stools, Other Or Not Spec…44/1007. Scales, Not Elec. Or Batt…44/1008. Mattresses, Not Specified40/100
Higher score = higher composite danger in this group. Peer set is other scored products sharing the same CPSC group.
0/100100/10040/100
PlainSafety danger score · Mattresses, Not Specified

Source: CPSC NEISS danger-score model As of 2024

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 volume 13,616 ER visits/yr High volume
  • Severity (hospitalization rate) 6.0% Above median admission rate
  • Fatality rate 0.11% Above-typical fatality rate
  • 5-year trend-4%

Band labels compare this category against the corpus of 838 scored CPSC product categories, see the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.

What the CPSC Data Shows

Across the 20-year NEISS window from 2005 to 2024, injury counts for mattresses, not specified 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 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)

8K10K12K14K16K18K20K 20052008201120142017202020232024 17K
Estimated annual emergency-room visits for Mattresses, Not Specified, CPSC NEISS

Source: CPSC NEISS national injury estimates As of 2024

Source: CPSC NEISS national estimates Injuries represent ER-treated cases only

Who Gets Injured?

Age Group Male Female Total
0-4 22,182 17,599 39,781
5-14 16,693 12,605 29,298
15-24 10,687 13,809 24,496
25-34 14,314 19,446 33,777
35-44 14,481 19,378 33,910
45-54 14,588 19,402 33,990
55-64 13,255 16,685 29,940
65-74 8,285 11,254 19,539
75+ 9,580 17,946 27,526

Most Common Injuries

Body Part Diagnosis Est. Injuries
Lower Trunk Strain, Sprain 26,310
Lower Trunk Other 25,877
Head Internal Injury 18,511
Upper Trunk Other 13,681
Shoulder Strain, Sprain 8,359
Neck Strain, Sprain 7,983
Upper Trunk Strain, Sprain 6,820
Face Laceration 6,386
Ankle Strain, Sprain 5,285
Shoulder Other 5,244
Wrist Strain, Sprain 4,593
Neck Other 4,333
Not Stated/unk Other 4,287
Lower Trunk Nerve Damage 4,215
Head Laceration 3,986

Severity Breakdown

Treated/examined And Released 91.9% (250,363)
Treated And Admitted/hospitalized 5.1% (14,013)
Left Without Being Seen 1.3% (3,484)
Treated And Transferred 1.1% (2,954)
Held For Observation 0.5% (1,250)
Fatality Incl. Doa, Died In Er 0.1% (283)

ER Visit Narratives

Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.

Age 31 · Male · Lower Trunk · Other · 2024

31YOM WITH LOW BACK PAIN, INJURED IT A FEW DAYS AGO LIFTING A MATTRESS. DX: BACK PAIN

Age 218 · Female · Face · Foreign Body · 2024

18MOF PRESENTS WITH A NASAL FOREIGN BODY AFTER INSERTING A PIECE OF MATTRESS FILLING / CUSHION INTO HER RIGHT NARE DX: NASAL FOREIGN BODY

Age 56 · Female · Face · Laceration · 2024

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.

Age 60 · Female · Neck · Strain, Sprain · 2024

60YOF WAS TRYING TO MOVE HER MATTRESS WHEN SHE FELT A POP IN HER NECK DX:STRAINED NECK

Age 32 · Female · Upper Trunk · Other · 2024

32YOF WAS SLEEPING ON BRAND NEW MATTRESS AND NOW HAS PAIN IN UPPER BACK DX:MUSCLE SPASMS UPPER BACK

Age 59 · Female · Head · Internal Injury · 2024

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.

Age 54 · Male · Shoulder · Strain, Sprain · 2024

54 YOM. RT SHOULDER PAIN AFTER PT WAS TRYING TO TURN & ROTATE HIS MATTRESS. DX: STRAIN OF RT SHOULDER

Age 4 · Male · Head · Internal Injury · 2024

4YOM PT PLAYING ON A THIN MATTRESS IN LIVING ROOM, FELL BACK & HIT HEAD ON MATTRESS DX: CHI, CONTUSION OF LIP

Age 71 · Male · Upper Trunk · Other · 2024

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

Age 86 · Male · Knee · Contusions, Abr. · 2024

86YOM HAD A MECHANICAL SLIP AND FALL TRYING TO LIFT A MATTRESS LANDING ONTO BOTH KNEES DX: CONTUSION TO KNEES

Age 75 · Female · Not Stated/unk · Other · 2024

75YOF FELL ON A MATTRESS WHILE USING HER WALKER TO GET IN HER WHEELCHAIR. INJURY & BODY PT N.S. DX: FALL

Age 36 · Female · Lower Trunk · Other · 2024

36YOF SLEPT ON A VERY THIN MATTRESS. DX: LEFT FLANK PAIN

Consumer Incident Reports

Reports filed by consumers on SaferProducts.gov.

9/8/2023 · Incident, No Injury · ZINUS INC · Minnesota

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.

9/8/2021 · Injury, Seen by Medical Professional · SIMMONS BEDDING COMPANY · California

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.

9/5/2022 · Incident, No Injury · CVBINC · California

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.

9/5/2012 · No Incident, No Injury · BANNER MATTRESS CO., INC. · Ohio

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 can’t 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 wouldn’t 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 shouldn’t 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 wasn’t going to pursue it because he can’t 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… Don’t tell them I said that.” Me: “You’re not gonna back me up on this?” Coworker: “No, I can’t affo

9/3/2013 · Injury, Seen by Medical Professional · Serta International · Oklahoma

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 hasn’t contacted the manufacturer. She stated that she believe this product should be investigated due to the hazard that it poses to consumers.

9/20/2023 · Incident, No Injury · Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. · Florida

Ashley chime mattress memory foam cover bursted open at the zipper and now I have fiber glass hanging out of it

9/19/2015 · Injury, Seen by Medical Professional · Bobs Discount Furniture · New York

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 .

9/17/2012 · Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received · Tempur Pedic · Florida

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 mattress—this 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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Nationwide peers by danger score, ER volume & hospitalization

Three PlainSafety-derived comparison paths for Mattresses, Not Specified: cross-group products nearest on danger score (40/100), estimated annual ER visits (13,616/yr), and hospitalization share (6.0%). Same-group neighbours stay in Related Products above.

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About this data

CPSC National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) 2005–2024 and SaferProducts.gov consumer incident reports form the basis of this page. Injury estimates are based on a nationally representative probability sample of U.S. hospital emergency departments.

According to PlainSafety's CPSC NEISS corpus ranking, Mattresses, Not Specified ranks #173 of 838 scored CPSC product categories by PlainSafety danger score and #166 of 838 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does mattresses, not specified rank on danger score versus ER volume?

Among 838 scored CPSC product categories, mattresses, not specified ranks #173 by PlainSafety danger score (40/100) and #166 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume (13,616/yr). The two rankings come from the same NEISS extract and are not the same order.

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.

Data on Mattresses, Not Specified is compiled directly from CPSC NEISS and SaferProducts.gov records, current through 2024. See our methodology for details.

Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with the CPSC.

PlainSafety is rendered directly from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall and incident records, no number is typed in by an editor. Product recall timelines and hazard labels are drawn from CPSC recall records for this product. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.