Why are you not supposed to rip the tags off of a matress?

Its just struck my curiosity rescently and to me it just seems like such a stern warning like if you rip it off the %26quot;matress cops%26quot; will come and put you in a nice cushy airspring jail cell, haha.

Why are you not supposed to rip the tags off of a matress?
Here is your answer:





Concern arose in the early 20th century regarding the materials used to make mattresses. Some of the materials could contain a host of nasty chemicals or materials that easily conducted illnesses or harbored pests like body lice. As such, the US government sought to address this by requiring manufacturers of mattresses to place mattress tags on their wares, clearly defining the contents of the mattress. Thus consumers could make an informed choice and steer clear of mattresses stuffed with dangerous materials.





However, listing the materials meant that some mattresses would simply not sell, because of their materials. This led to new US laws, which not only required mattress tags but also were stamped in bold letters with the message “Do not remove under penalty of law.%26quot;





However, many people were actually not aware the law was intended for mattress dealers, hence the jokes began regarding people serving hard time for removing mattress tags. Finally, enough public concern arose in the last decade to change to the message so it was clear a consumer could remove the mattress tags without suffering FBI raids or possible unknown imprisonment for committing this “serious” crime.





It is important, for a consumer to look at mattress tags since they give one pertinent information. First, if the mattress tags have been removed, it’s difficult to ascertain the filling components of the mattress. Second, an unscrupulous dealer might attempt to resell a used mattress as new. If the mattress tags are removed, it’s fairly clear someone previously owned the mattress.





Even though the laws prohibiting mattress dealers from removing mattress tags sound unbelievably grim on the actual tag, few states actually conduct mattress inspections to assure that tags remain in place. However, as a consumer, conducting your own inspection can help you find the best mattress. Once it is delivered, feel free to gleefully remove all mattress tags without fear of criminal prosecution.
Reply:My wife felt a little foolish when she asked me why she couldn%26#039;t remove the tag from a pillow. She said the tag irritated her neck, but, she was afraid to remove it. I explained two things to her. 1. How would the cops find out! 2. The STORE is not allowed to remove the tags!
Reply:There are a lot of jokes about that tag.. but the truth is that it only applies to the mfg, and the retailer of the mattresses.. once you have bought the mattress.. you can do what you wish.. The tags are required to prevent some jerk from buying old mattresses and refurbishing them to sell as new ones.. like I said.. it is strictly for sellers.. of new ones.. go ahead and tear it off.. I doubt you will ever be visited by the federal mattress tag inspector..
Reply:Heh, what deanie said! I totally wondered about that too.
Reply:Because its wrong.








Actually thats for the company selling the mattress. You can rip it off your mattress at home.
Reply:This is not meant for the buyer but for the store that is sellling it. If you own it it is ok to tear off the tag.
Reply:Removing the tag will cause a chain reaction and your mattress will


come apart. lol Actually, after you buy it you can snip it off with no


problem. The tag police won%26#039;t come after you..........or will they????
Reply:You can take it off if you want as long as you own the mattress. The store that sells it can%26#039;t remove the tag because something about how they have to be able to prove it%26#039;s real or something...I can%26#039;t remember.
Reply:if you read it im pretty sure it says that no one but the consumer is to take the tag off



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