Dutch mattress recall more bad news for China

still all people believe in made in china product.Even south korea doesnt ask china to produce product because they know.That mean south korean is a smart poeple

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Indeed, it is long overdue recognition of the fact that most importers tend to ignore. Having seen first hand the quality standards used at some of the factories, I am not surprised that the toxicity of the sprays had not been observed earlier. In fact, there are few standards that exist for consumer safety or protection. Congrats go out the investigaors.

I think that with all the problems that the Chinese are having in various industries. It is the right time for North Americans to capitalise on a) improving on safety, what's Green (the now buzzword) and design products with those attributes. B) improve PR and consumer confidence with being outspoken about how we do care about these issues that the Chinese have droped the ball on. Americans will pay the extra buck if they can be assured that what they are buying is "safe" both physically and enviormetally. The demographics in America has been shifting in awareness towards these issues, and Industrialist, designers, manufacturers, and retailers need to hop on the awareness wagon. Samuel Lemus founder Princess Canopy Beds LLC

When dealing with memory foam price is why retailers go to China for their product, Never getting a consistant product is just plainly ignored Bottom line thats what it is about when looking consumers should always look for made in the USA as a requisite at the Nasabedstore we only carry USA Made products. www.nasabedstore.net

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RCW: I read your comments to my wife and she agrees with you. So I guess I have nothing else to say.-Dave

"lead paint, dog food, now mattresses.” I think that says it all about China. Those who think one bad shipment is OK, should think again.

Dave, Mattresses have been sprayed with boric acid for years. It's poision. So, it makes me wonder what poision was on them. Boric acid makes them so they don't catch on fire. That's what we want, right?

JBB: OK, I wouldn't be happy. But I still think we must be careful not to draw too-broad conclusions based on a small sample. For example, every now and then I get somebody else's order at my Starbucks drive-through. Does that lead me to conclude that Starbucks has lousy service overall, or that someone there just made a mistake?-Dave

Dave, I turn a question back to you. Suppose YOU recieved that ONE BAD shipment. Would it matter if this was indicative of the performance of the entire industry?

Neil and Kevin: Thanks for those posts. Neil, you make several excellent points. Perspective is what I am talking about in my post. And Kevin: I might turn the question around and ask if you think one bad shipment is indicative of the performance of an entire industry? I don't. Any other thoughts on this issue? -Dave

How many bad mattress shipments from China with potentially deadly chemical contamination will indict the entire Chinese bedding industry?

David, Perspective is the keyword. China and other low-wage countries are indeed good and viable sources for many companies of all sizes. Issues like this should be kept in perspective - While at the same time, each company must keep their individual situation in perspective. And, by that I mean that companies must look at the whole picture as it relates to them individually. Low prices by themselves are not a good reason to source from anywhere. A perspective must be kept on all other aspects - Logistical costs, production and quality control abilities, and other factors. Keeping all factors in perspective is critical for companies large and small. As nearer sources may be just as cost effective and viable when all is added up properly and objectively. All sources, near and far, have issues, both good and bad. And, keeping all factors in proper perspective is important. I see and hear from a good number of companies that are not in a position to deal with some issues that arise from far away sources. And, this is not a reflection of them being unknowledgable about their business - It is a reflection of the logistical and cultural differences that are inherent with doing business in the various source countries. And, perspective is the keyword.