Interpretation ID: nht92-1.33

DATE: December 8, 1992

FROM: Vasant Jinwala -- Consumer Testing Laboratories, Inc.

TO: Marvin Shaw -- Department of Transportation

TITLE: Flammability for Comfort Cushions

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 1/22/93 from John Womack to Vasant Jinwala (A40; Std. 302; VSA 102(4))

TEXT:

We have received a comfort cushion for testing. The sample does not conform to DOT 302 flammability requirements. The manufacturer claims that the DOT 302 standard is only applicable to a car's original equipment and NOT for auto accessories. Your input in this matter is appreciated.

Please see the attached copy of packaging. The packaging clearly indicates the intended CAR use.

(Comfort Cushion brochure omitted.)