ASTM F2264-2009 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powered Scooters.pdf

1、Designation: F 2264 09Standard Consumer Safety Specification forNon-Powered Scooters1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2264; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in

2、 parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThis consumer safety performance specification addresses scooter incidents that were identified bythe Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

3、 With the recent introduction and popularity ofnew lightweight scooters, related injuries to children less than 15 years old have dramaticallyincreased. The purpose of this consumer safety specification is to establish nationally recognizedsafety requirements for nonpowered scooters.1. Scope1.1 This

4、 consumer safety specification covers establishmentof performance requirements, test methods, and labeling re-quirements to minimize the hazards to users of scooters asidentified in the introduction.1.2 This specification is intended to cover use of thisproduct for children ages 5 years and older.1.

5、3 No scooter produced after the approval date of thisspecification shall, either by label or other means, indicatecompliance with this specification unless it conforms to allrequirements herein.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses a

6、re mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest method portion, Section 7, of this consumer safety speci-fication: This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety c

7、oncerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 3359 Test Methods for Measuring Ad

8、hesion by Tape Test2.2 Federal Standards:16 CFR-1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and CertainConsumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint16 CFR-1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations, in-cluding sections:1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining aSharp Point in Toys or Other Articles Inte

9、nded for Use byChildren 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 Age1500.50-53 Tests Methods for Simulating Use and Abuseof Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by

10、Children3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 conspicuous, adja label that is visible when the unitis assembled.3.1.2 deck, nthe generally low horizontal platform on ascooter upon which the user places one or both feet.3.1.3 dynamic load, nforce applied to an item by

11、 meansof motion or impact.3.1.4 manufacturers recommended use position, nanyposition that is presented as a normal, allowable, or acceptableconfiguration for use of the product by the manufacturer in anydescriptive or instructional literature. This specifically ex-cludes conditions such as when the

12、scooter is unassembled(completely or partially) or folded, and positions that themanufacturer shows or explains as being unacceptable, unsafe,or not recommended.3.1.5 protective components, nspecific items added to aproduct with the primary purpose of reducing a hazard such assharp edges, entrapment

13、 holes, protrusions, etc.; normally thesecomponents cover or shield the area of the hazard.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 onConsumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.52 onScooters.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2009. Published Sept

14、ember 2009. Originallyapproved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F 2264 03.2For 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 S

15、ummary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.3.1.6 scooter, na vehicle that has two or more wheels, alow platform, a vertical element for the user to grasp, and amethod of steering and is propelled b

16、y the user pushing onefoot against the ground with the other foot resting on theplatform.3.1.7 static load, na vertically downward load applied bya dead weight or other means.4. General Testing Requirements4.1 The unit shall be completely assembled, unless other-wise noted, in accordance with the ma

17、nufacturers instructions.4.2 The product to be tested shall be in a room with anambient temperature of 73 6 9F (23 6 5C) for at least 1 hprior to testing. Testing shall then be conducted within thistemperature range unless a test specifically requires anothertemperature.4.3 All testing required by t

18、his specification shall be con-ducted on the same unit unless otherwise specified (see 7.1).5. General Requirements5.1 The unit shall conform to the federal regulations speci-fied in 2.2 of this specification both before and after all testing.5.2 Prior to testing, any exposed parts shall be smooth a

19、ndfree of splinters, spurs, and burrs.5.3 Latching MechanismsAny unit that folds shall have alatching device or other provision in the design that willprevent the unit from unintentional folding when properlyplaced in the manufacturers recommended use position. Prod-ucts with latching devices for pr

20、evention of unintentionalfolding shall be tested in accordance with 7.9. During and uponcompletion of this test, the unit shall remain latched in itsmanufacturers recommended use position.5.4 Folding Mechanisms, Hinges, and ClearancesThisrequirement is intended to eliminate possible crushing, lacera

21、-tion, or pinching hazards that might occur in folding mecha-nisms and hinges. Examples are the motion of a hinge thatproduces a scissor action and the changing clearances at thehinge line between two hinged portions, such that the gap willadmit fingers at one position of the hinge but not at allpos

22、itions. This requirement is also intended to eliminatepossible hazards that may be caused by changing clearances.The different pinch clearance requirements listed reflect thedifferent modes of entrapment or pinching that may be encoun-tered. Scooters shall meet these requirements after they areteste

23、d in accordance with Section 7.5.4.1 Hinge-Line ClearanceScooters having a gap orclearance along the hinge line between a stationary portion anda moveable portion that weighs more than12 lb (0.2 kg) shallbe so constructed that, if the accessible gap at the hinge linewill admit a316-in. (5-mm) diamet

24、er rod, it will also admit a12-in. (13-mm)diameter rod at all positions of the hinge.5.4.2 Accessible Clearances for Moveable SegmentsThisrequirement concerns clearances between movable segmentson scooters intended for children, where the potential forpinching or crushing fingers or other appendages

25、 exists. Itincludes, but is not limited to, wheels and rigid-wheel wells,fenders, or the radial clearance between the wheels and chassisof scooters. If such accessible clearances admit a316-in.(5-mm) diameter rod, they shall also admit a12-in. (13-mm)diameter rod in order to prevent the trapping of

26、fingers.5.4.3 Inaccessibility of MechanismsMechanisms in scoot-ers shall not have any accessible part of the mechanism presenta pinch or laceration hazard.5.5 LabelingWarning labels or warnings applied directlyonto the surface of the product shall be permanent when testedin accordance with 7.10.6. P

27、erformance Requirements6.1 All components specified under Test Methods 7.1-7.7shall not show any evidence of permanent deformation, mate-rial separation, visible cracking, or component failure thatpresents a hazard to the user.6.2 Brakes (for Scooters with Brakes)The braking system(hand or foot oper

28、ated) shall prevent the scooters wheel fromrotating more than14 revolution when tested in accordancewith 7.8.7. Test Methods7.1 If, during the course of conducting the test methods inthis safety specification, a test sample suffers any permanentdeformation or damage, an additional test sample of the

29、 samemodel shall be used for the remainder of the test methods.7.2 Deck Test:7.2.1 Apply a static load of three times the manufacturersmaximum specified weight limit, or 600 lb (273 kg) if there isno maximum specified weight limit, to a nominal 6 by 6 by2in. (15 by 15 by 5cm) wooden block centered b

30、etween thefront and rear axles of the scooter and centered axially.7.3 Handle/Stem Compression Test:7.3.1 Close the handle bar/stem adjustment lock in theuppermost position according to the manufacturers instruc-tions. If a quick release mechanism is used (that is, no toolsrequired), the maximum for

31、ce used to close the quick releaseshall not exceed 15 lbf (67 N) when applied to a point14 in. (6mm) from the end of the lever.7.3.2 Apply a static 100-lb (45-kg) load in compression tothe center top of the handlebar gradually over a period of 5 sand maintain for 10 s.7.4 Handle/Stem Fatigue Test:7.

32、4.1 Secure the deck of the scooter so that it cannot moveand the front wheel so that it cannot rotate about its steeringaxis.7.4.2 Apply a 60-lb (267 N) total force 1 in. (2.5 cm) fromthe ends of both hand grips in the upward/rearward direction,45 from vertical, then in the opposite (downward/forwar

33、d)direction.7.4.3 Repeat 7.4.2 for 5000 cycles, not to exceed 1 cycle persecond.7.5 Grip Retention Test/Handle Retention Test:7.5.1 Apply a 15-lbf (67 N) to the grips along the axis of thehandlebar gradually over a period of 5 s and maintain for 10 s.7.6 Curb Impact Test:7.6.1 Apply a weight to the

34、center of the deck area equiva-lent to the manufacturers specified upper weight limit or, if notspecified, 200 lb (91 kg).7.6.2 Drive scooter into a 6-in (15-cm) high vertical fixedcurb at 6.6 ft/s (2m/s).F22640927.6.3 Repeat 7.6.2 for a total of three times.7.7 Dynamic Strength Test:7.7.1 Apply a w

35、eight equivalent to the manufacturersspecified upper weight limit or, if not specified, 200 lb (91 kg),to a nominal 6 by 6 by 2-in. (15 by 15 by 5-cm) wooden blockcentered between the front and rear axles of the scooter andcentered axially.7.7.2 Drop the product such that the front wheel(s) is 6 in.

36、(15 cm) from the surface and the rear wheel(s) is 12 in. (30 cm)from the surface. The surface shall consist of vinyl-tile overconcrete.7.7.3 Repeat 7.7.2 for a total of three times.7.7.4 Repeat 7.7.2 and 7.7.3 for opposite wheel.7.8 Brake Test:7.8.1 Hand Brakes:7.8.1.1 Place the scooter on a smooth

37、surface inclined 10 tothe horizontal plane.7.8.1.2 Apply a 110-lb (50-kg) static load to the deck of thescooter. The load shall be applied to the center of the deck withthe major axis perpendicular to the true horizontal.7.8.1.3 Apply a force of 15 lbf (67 N) to the hand-brakinglever with the lever

38、adjusted in accordance with the manufac-turers recommended use position.NOTE 115 lb is based on gripping strength of a 5-year-old.7.8.1.4 Observe and record any movement.7.8.2 Foot Brakes:7.8.2.1 Place the scooter on a smooth surface inclined 10 tothe horizontal plane.7.8.2.2 Apply a static load of

39、30 lb (14 kg) to the deck of thescooter. The load shall be applied to the center of the deck withthe major axis perpendicular to the true horizontal.7.8.2.3 Apply a static load of 18 lb (8 kg) to the foot brake.7.8.2.4 Observe and record any movement.7.8.2.5 Repeat steps 7.8.2.1-7.8.2.4 with a 150-l

40、b (68-kg)static load to the deck and a 90-lb (41-kg) static load to the footbrake.NOTE 2The deck forces represent a 5th-percentile 5-year-old and a95th-percentile 14-year-old, respectively; the brake forces represent 60 %of the deck weight to simulate the shift in the riders weight required toapply

41、the brakes.7.9 Latching Mechanisms for Prevention of UnintentionalFolding:7.9.1 Erect the product in accordance with the manufactur-ers instructions.7.9.2 Place the product in the manufacturers recommendeduse position so that the normal folding motion is not impeded.7.9.3 Apply a force of 200 lbf (8

42、80 N) at the locationnormally associated with the folding action and in the directionnormally associated with folding the product in accordancewith the manufacturers instructions. Gradually apply the forcewithin 5 s and maintain for an additional 10 s. Do not apply thisforce to the latching or unlat

43、ching means itself.7.9.4 Repeat 7.9.3 for a total of five times within 2 min.7.9.5 Fold the unit in accordance with the manufacturersinstructions and repeat 7.9.1-7.9.3 one additional time.7.10 Test Method for Warning Labels:7.10.1 A label shall be considered permanent if, during anattempt to remove

44、 it without the aid of tools or solvents, itcannot be removed, it tears into pieces upon removal, or suchaction damages the surface to which it is attached.7.10.2 Adhesion Test Method for Warnings Applied Directlyto the Surface of the Product:7.10.2.1 Apply the tape test method defined in Test Metho

45、dB of Test Methods D 3359 eliminating the parallel cuts.7.10.2.2 Perform this test method once in each differentlocation where warnings are applied.7.10.2.3 The warning statements will be considered perma-nent if the printing in the area tested is still legible and attachedafter being subjected to t

46、his test.8. Marking and Labeling8.1 Each product and its retail carton shall be markedclearly and legibly to indicate the following:8.1.1 Name and place (city, state, and mailing address,including zip code) of business, manufacturer, importer, dis-tributor, or seller.8.1.2 Model number, stock number

47、, catalog number, itemnumber, or other symbol expressed numerically, or otherwise.8.2 Code mark or other means that identifies the date(month and year at a minimum) manufactured shall be on theproduct.8.3 Each product shall have warning statements. The warn-ing statements shall be in contrasting col

48、or(s), permanent,conspicuous, and in sans serif style font.8.3.1 In warning statements, the safety alert symbol “”and the word “WARNING” shall not be less than 0.2 in. (5mm) high. The remainder of the text shall be characters whoseupper case shall be at least 0.1 in. (2.5 mm) high except asspecified

49、.8.3.2 The product warning statements shall, at a minimum,address the following concerns:8.3.2.1 Use of safety equipment (for example, helmet, kneepads, elbow pads).9. Instructional Literature9.1 Instructions shall be provided with the scooter, whetheron the package or on a separate document, within the package.The instructions shall include information on assembly, main-tenance, operation (including folding), and warnings.9.2 Statements shall address the following items:9.2.1 The appropriate age of the user.9.2.2 The weight limit of the