Interpretation ID: nht91-7.4

DATE: November 11, 1991

FROM: Wallace F. Forbes -- Planar Support Systems, Inc.

TO: Office of the Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 12-30-91 from Paul Jackson Rice to Wallace F. Forbes (A38; VSA 102(4); VSA 108(a)(2)(A))

TEXT:

Our company is in the process of designing a portable back support product which people would be likely to use in their automobiles as well as in other environments.

In view of its possible use in automobiles, we would like to be advised of any safety standards, guidelines or requirements that may pertain to such a product or the materials used in its construction. This back support system will include a headrest as an optional feature.

Thank you for your advice.