“Bedroom fires are typically started by unsupervised child-play, misuse or poor maintenance of electrical devices, careless use of candles, and smoking in bed.”
– Patricia Martin, Executive Director, Sleep Products Safety Council
Did You Know?
- Two-thirds of bedroom fires are set by children playing with lighters and matches
- 80% of all fire deaths occur in the home
- Matches and lighters are involved in 75% of child-play fires
- Most electrical fires start in the bedroom
Sources: U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Protection Association
Most bedroom fires can be prevented by following reasonable precautions. To keep you and your family safe, everyone in the home should be aware of and avoid common but deadly fire hazards. The SPSC provides the following resources to help.
For Grown-ups
Parents: Is your family at risk? Take a quick quiz and then load up with prevention and safety information to help create a safer home. More >
For Kids
Kids: Play games, solve puzzles, and help McGruff® and his nephew, Scruff® stay fire-safe! Create your own activity fun book! Can you make it over Hazard Peak? More >
General Safety Info
Why is it so important to dispose of old mattresses? What’s the latest on bunk bed safety? Should you worry about bed bugs? Find helpful info on general sleep product-related topics. More >
