ASTM F406-2008 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs Play Yards.pdf

1、Designation: F 406 08Standard Consumer Safety Specification forNon-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 406; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision

2、. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThis consumer safety specification addresses incidents associated with non-full-size cribs/play yardsthat were identified by the U

3、.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).Incidents identified by the CPSC and addressed in this standard include asphyxiation due toentrapment in mesh drop side units left with a side down, strangulation by entanglement on protrudinghardware, strangulation by button entrapment in mesh openings,

4、 strangulation due to failure of thecenter hinge on a top rail, collapse or failure of the locking devices, collapse of the floor or sides, andchoking on vinyl bitten from the top rail. This specification also addresses wooden non-full-size cribinjuries or deaths due to entanglement on corner post e

5、xtensions, dislodgment of slats resulting frombreakage or failure of glue joints, collapse of mattress support, detachment of screws, dislodgementof teething rails, and entanglement on cords or strings.This specification is not intended to cover non-full-size cribs/play yards that are either blatant

6、lymisused or abused. This specification is written within current state-of-the-art of non-full-sizecrib/play yard technology and is intended to be updated if substantive information becomes availablethat necessitates additional requirements or justifies revision of existing requirements.1. Scope1.1

7、This consumer safety specification establishes testingrequirements for structural integrity and performance require-ments for non-full-size cribs/play yards, both rigid sided andmesh/fabric assemblies. It also provides requirements forlabeling and instructional material. The term unit or productwill

8、 refer to a non-full-size crib/play yard.1.2 This specification covers a framed enclosure with a floormade for the purpose of providing sleeping and playingaccommodations for a child who cannot climb out and is lessthan 35 in. (890 mm) in height. It also covers bassinet,changing table, or similar at

9、tachments to a non-full sizecrib/play yard. These attachments shall also comply with theapplicable requirements of ASTM standards addressing thoseattachments. For example, a changing table that attaches to aplay yard shall also comply with the applicable requirements inSpecification F 2388.1.3 No pr

10、oduct produced after the approval date of thisconsumer safety specification shall, either by label or othermeans, indicate compliance with this specification unless itconforms to all applicable requirements contained herein,before and after all testing.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are t

11、o be regardedas the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest method portion, Section 8, of this specification: Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with its u

12、se. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.NOTE 1This consumer safety specification includes the followingsections:Title SectionScope 1Referenced Documents 2ASTM

13、Standards 2.1Federal Regulations 2.4Terminology 3Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard 3.1Conspicuous 3.1.2Cord 3.1.3Corner Post 3.1.4Dropside/Dropgate 3.1.5Dynamic Load 3.1.6Fabric 3.1.71This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Commit-tee F15 on Consumer Product

14、s and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeF15.18 on Cribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles and Changing Tables.Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2008. Published March 2008. Originallyapproved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F 406 07.1Copyright ASTM Internation

15、al, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.Foldable Side or End 3.1.8Manufacturers Recommended Use Position 3.1.9Mattress 3.1.10Mesh 3.1.11Mesh/Fabric Crib 3.1.12Nonpaper Label 3.1.13Occupant 3.1.14Paper Label 3.1.15Protrusion 3.1.16Rigid Sided Crib 3.1.1

16、7Seam 3.1.18Static Load 3.1.19Stationary Side 3.1.20Structural Failure 3.1.21Calibration and Standardization 4General Requirements 5Scissoring, Shearing, or Pinching 5.7Latching and Locking Mechanisms 5.9Openings 5.10Protective Components 5.11Labeling 5.12Stability 5.13Cord Length 5.14Coil Springs 5

17、.15Mattress 5.17Protrusions 5.18Performance Requirements for Rigid Sided Units 6Vertical Impact Testing 6.2Mattress Support Testing 6.2.1Side or End Testing, or Both 6.2.2Mattress Support System Testing 6.3Side(s) or End(s) Latch Testing, or Both 6.4Dropside Latch Testing 6.4.1Foldable Side or End L

18、atch Testing 6.4.2Plastic Teething Rail 6.5Performance Requirements for Mesh/Fabric Units 7Height of Sides 7.1Side Deflection and Strength 7.2Floor Strength 7.3Top Rail Covering Material 7.4Mesh Requirements 7.5Mesh Openings 7.5.1Mesh Strength 7.5.2Fabric Material Requirements 7.6Fabric Strength 7.6

19、.1Mesh/Fabric Assembly Requirements 7.7Sewn Assembly 7.7.1Seam Strength 7.7.2Mesh/Fabric Attachment Strength 7.7.3Test Methods 8Mattress Support Impact Test for Rigid SidedCribs8.1Side or End Impact Test, or Both, for Rigid SidedCribs8.2Dropside Impact Test 8.2.2Dropside Static Test 8.2.3Stationary

20、Side or Foldable Side Impact Test 8.2.4Stationary Side or Foldable Side Static Test 8.2.5Mattress Support System Test for Rigid SidedCribs8.3Side or End Latch Test, or Both, for Rigid SidedCribs8.4Test Method for Dropside Latch 8.4.2Procedure for Vertical Dropside Latch Tests 8.4.3Procedure for Hori

21、zontally Hinged DropsideLatch Test8.4.4Test Procedure for Latches to Prevent Foldingof a Foldable Side or End8.4.5Plastic Teething Rail Test for Rigid Sided Cribs 8.5Procedure for Plastic Teething Rail Test 8.5.2Side Deflection and Strength Tests for Mesh/Fabric Cribs8.6Floor Strength Test for Mesh/

22、Fabric Cribs 8.7Locking Mechanism Test 8.8Dropside Locking Device Test Method 8.8.1Folding Latch Test Method 8.8.2Mesh Opening Test 8.9Test for Strength of Mesh and Integrity of Attach-ment8.10Mesh/Fabric Attachment Strength Test Method 8.11Test for Stability of Product 8.12Permanency of Labels and

23、Warnings 8.13Removal of Protective Components 8.16Torque Test 8.16.3Tension Test 8.16.4Vinyl Thickness Measurement 8.17Test for Attachment of Storage Pouch or OtherParts with Printed Warnings8.18Cord Length Test Method 8.19Protrusions 8.20Marking and Labeling 9Labeling 9.1Warning Statements 9.2Instr

24、uctional Literature 10Warning Statements 10.1.2Water Mattress Use 10.3.32. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics byFalling-Pendulum Type (Elmendorf) ApparatusD 1683 Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of WovenApparel FabricsD 3359 Test Methods f

25、or Measuring Adhesion by Tape TestD 5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongationof Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)F 963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy SafetyF 1487 Consumer Safety Performance Specification forPlayground Equipment for Public UseF 2388 Consumer Safety Specification for Bab

26、y ChangingTables for Domestic Use2.2 EN Standards:3EN 7161:1995 Cots and Folding Cots for Domestic UseEN 122271:1999 Playpens for Domestic Use2.3 ISO Standard:4IS0 8124-1:2000 Safety Aspects Related to Mechanical andPhysical Properties2.4 Federal Regulations:516 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint

27、 and CertainConsumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3A

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29、nt of Documents,732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401.F40608216 CFR 1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations in-cluding sections:1500.3 (c) (6) (vi) Definition of “Flammable Solid”1500.44 Method for Determining Extremely Flammableand Flammable Solids1500.48 Technical Requirem

30、ents for Determining aSharp Point In Toys and Other Articles Intended for UseBy Children Under Eight Years of Age1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining aSharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or Other ArticlesIntended for Use By Children Under Eight Years of Age1500.50-.52 Test Methods for Simula

31、ting Use and Abuseof Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use By Children16 CFR 1501 Method for Identifying Toys and OtherArticles Intended for Use By Children Under Three Yearsof Age Which Present Choking, Aspiration, or IngestionHazards Because of Small Parts16 CFR 1509 Requirements for Non-Full-S

32、ize Baby Cribs3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 attachment, naccessory with a rigid frame such as abassinet or changing table that attaches to a non-full sizecrib/play yard and that, because of its structure, location, ormovement, may expose a non-full size crib/

33、play yard occupantto an opening presenting an entrapment hazard. It does notinclude: (1) items that hang outside the occupant areas, such asorganizers and storage bags, (2) canopies that have no rigidframe members running alongside any top rail, and (3) acces-sories that attach only to another attac

34、hment and not directly tothe non-full size crib/play yard.3.1.1.1 DiscussionRationale: Definition applies only toaccessories that attach to non-full size crib/play yard, notaccessories that attach to bassinet or changing table. Thiswould exclude a changing table that attaches only to a bassinet,sinc

35、e a bassinet occupant is not able to push up on hands andknees, and therefore is not at risk from an entrapment hazard.3.1.2 conspicuous, adjDescribes a label that is visible,when the unit is in a manufacturers recommended useposition, to a person standing near the unit at any one positionaround the

36、 unit but not necessarily visible from all positions.3.1.3 cord, nlength of slender flexible material includingmonofilaments, rope, woven and twisted cord, plastic andtextile tapes, ribbon, and those materials commonly calledstring.3.1.4 corner post, nvertical post located at the corner of aproduct.

37、3.1.5 dropside/dropgate, nside that is intended to slide orpivot with respect to the frame when the product is in themanufacturers recommended use position to provide easieraccess to the occupant.3.1.6 dynamic load, napplication of an impulsive forcethrough free fall of a weight.3.1.7 fabric, nany w

38、oven, knit, coated, laminated, ex-truded or calendered flexible material that is intended to besewn, welded, heat sealed, or glued together as an assembly.3.1.8 foldable side or end, nside or end panel intended tobe stationary with respect to the frame when a product is in themanufacturers recommend

39、ed use position, but that folds toallow for carrying or storage of the product.3.1.9 manufacturers recommended use position, nAnyposition that is presented by the manufacturer in any descrip-tive or instructional literature as a normal, allowable, oracceptable configuration for use of the product .

40、This specifi-cally excludes positions that the manufacturer shows in a likemanner in its literature to be unacceptable, unsafe, or notrecommended.3.1.10 mattress, npad with a fabric, vinyl, or other mate-rial case filled with resilient material (such as cotton, foam,fiberfill, etc.) used as or on th

41、e floor of the unit.3.1.11 mesh, nmesh may be either a woven fabric inwhich the warp and filling yarns are interlaced, a knitted fabricin which the wales and courses yarns are interlocked, or anyother type of fabric that may be developed that providesopenings therein.3.1.12 mesh/fabric unit, nunit c

42、onstructed with a rigidframe assembly and a fabric or mesh assembly, or both, used tofunction as sides, ends, or floor, or a combination thereof.3.1.13 non-paper label, nany label material (such asplastic or metal) that either will not tear without the aid of toolsor tears leaving a sharply defined

43、edge or labels made fromfabric.3.1.14 occupant, nthat individual who is in a product thatis set up in one of the manufacturers recommended usepositions.3.1.15 paper label, nany label material that tears withoutthe aid of tools and leaves a fibrous edge.3.1.16 protrusion, nprojection on the unit over

44、 which anitem worn by a child may become hooked.3.1.17 rigid sided product, nproduct with sides/ends con-structed of rigid materials like wood, plastic, or metal generallyconfigured as a horizontal rail/vertical slat assembly.3.1.18 seam, nmeans of joining fabric components suchas sewing, welding, h

45、eat sealing, or gluing.3.1.19 static load, nvertically downward force applied bya calibrated force gage or dead weights.3.1.20 stationary side, nside or end panel that is notintended to fold, slide, or move with respect to the frame whenthe product is in the manufacturers recommended use posi-tion.3

46、.1.21 structural failure, ndamage to a component(s) orassembly resulting in partial separation (greater than 0.04 in. (1mm) over original configuration), or complete separation of thecomponent(s) or assembly.4. Calibration and Standardization4.1 All testing shall be conducted on a concrete floor tha

47、tmay be covered with18-in. (3-mm) thick vinyl flooring cover,unless test instructs differently.4.2 The unit shall be completely assembled, unless other-wise noted, in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.4.3 No testing shall be conducted within 48 h of manufac-turing.4.4 The product to be

48、tested shall be preconditioned in aroom with ambient temperature of 73 6 9F (23 6 5C) for atleast 1 h prior to testing. Testing shall then be conducted withinthis temperature range.F4060834.5 All testing required by this specification shall be con-ducted on the same unit.5. General Requirements5.1 C

49、orner Posts:5.1.1 No corner post assembly shall extend more than 0.06in. (1.50 mm) above the upper edge of an end or side panel,whichever is higher, when measured from the lowest point onthe upper edge of the end or side panel within 3 in. (76 mm)from the outermost contour of the post or elbow (see Fig. 1).5.1.1.1 This requirement applies when any drop side/dropgate is in either the raised or lowered position.5.1.2 The limitations in 5.1.1 do not apply to a corner postassembly that extends at least 16 in. (400 mm) above theuppermost surface of the