In the next few years, all home furnishings may be completely nonflammable. The Associated Press reports that the Consumer Product Safety Commission is looking to fast-track a proposal that would require all consumer upholstered furniture to be smolder and flame-resistant. Apparently, this has been a proposal that has been on the table for 10 years.
The move can save lives. Upholstered furniture fires cost the US $1.6 billion yearly and is responsible for 100 deaths and 130 injuries per year. Hopefully, we at Jennifer Convertibles will see this move sooner rather than later.
By the way, this was not what they had in mind (and we recommend that you not try this at home):

Or this:

[Thanks, Jonathan Dingman!]