1、Designation: F 2236 03Standard Consumer Safety Specification forSoft Infant Carriers1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2236; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThis consumer safety specification is intended to address incidents reported by the U.S. ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC) relating to s
3、oft infant carriers.In response to the incident data compiled by the CPSC, this consumer safety specification attemptsto minimize the hazards associated with these products from the following: (1) occupant retention, (2)structural integrity, (3) deficiency of consumer education regarding product use
4、. This consumer safetyspecification is intended to deal with reasonably foreseeable use and misuse of the products. Thisconsumer safety specification does not apply to products that are blatantly misused, nor does it applyto products used by consumers in a careless manner that violate normal practic
5、e or disregard theinstructions or warnings provided with the product, or both.1. Scope1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes perfor-mance requirements, test methods and marking requirements topromote safe use of soft infant carriers.1.2 This consumer safety specification is intended to m
6、ini-mize the risk of incidents to an infant from the normal use andreasonably foreseeable misuse of these products.1.3 For purposes of definition, a soft infant carrier is aproduct, normally of sewn fabric construction, which is de-signed to contain a full term infant, generally in an uprightpositio
7、n, in close proximity to the caregiver. In general, thechild will weigh between 7 and 25 lb (3.2 and 11.3 kg). Thesoft infant carrier is normally “worn” by the caregiver with thecarrier, and thus the infant, suspended from one or bothshoulders of the caregiver. These products are generally wornon th
8、e front of the caregivers body with the infant either facingtowards or away from the caregiver. This consumer safetyspecification does not include products generally referred to as“slings.”1.4 No soft infant carrier produced after the approval date ofthis consumer safety specification shall, either
9、by label or othermeans, indicate compliance with the specification unless itcomplies with all of the requirements contained herein.1.5 This consumer safety specification is not intended toaddress incidents and injuries resulting from the interaction ofother persons or objects with the caregiver and
10、infant while thesoft carrier is in use.1.6 The test values stated in inch-pound units in thisconsumer safety specification are to be regarded as the stan-dard. The metric values in parentheses are for reference only.1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest method portion, Sect
11、ion 7 of this consumer safety speci-fication. This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, 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 regulator
12、y requirements prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape TestF 977 Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Walkers2.2 Federal Regulations:316CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and CertainConsumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Pa
13、int16CFR 1500 Hazardous Substance Act Regulations16CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining aSharp Point in Toys or Other Articles Intended for Use ByChildren Under Eight Years of Age16CFR 1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining aSharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or Other ArticlesIn
14、tended for Use By Children Under Eight Years of Age16CFR 1500.50-.51 Test Methods for Simulating Use and1This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Commit-tee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeF15.21 on Hand-Held Infant Carriers, Bounc
15、ers, and Baby Swings.Current edition approved March 10, 2003. Published April 2003.2For 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 Summary pa
16、ge onthe ASTM website.3Code of Federal Regulations, available from U.S. Government Printing Office,Washington, DC 20402.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.Abuse of Toys and Other Articles for Use by Children16CFR 1501 Me
17、thod for Identifying Toys and Other Ar-ticles Intended for Use by Children Under Three Years ofAge Which Present Choking, Aspiration or IngestionHazards Because of Small Parts3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 conspicuousa label which is visible when the prod-uct is in the manufacturers use positio
18、n to a caregiver who isplacing the occupant in the soft carrier or when the caregiverplaces the product on his or her body.3.1.2 cordlength of slender, flexible material includingmonofilaments, rope, woven and twisted cord, plastic or textiletapes, ribbons and those fibrous materials commonly called
19、string.3.1.3 dynamic loadapplication of impulsive force throughfree fall of a weight.3.1.4 fabricany woven, knit, coated, laminated, extrudedor calendared flexible material that is intended to be sewn,welded, heat sealed, or glued together as an assembly.3.1.5 leg openingthe opening in the soft carr
20、ier throughwhich the occupants legs extend when the product is used inthe manufacturers recommended use position.3.1.6 manufacturers recommended use position(s)anyposition that is presented as a normal, allowable, or acceptableconfiguration for use of the product by the manufacturer in anydescriptiv
21、e or instructional literature. This specifically ex-cludes positions that the manufacturer shows in a like mannerin its literature to be unacceptable, unsafe or not recommended.3.1.7 non-paper labelany label material (such as plasticor metal) that either will not tear without the aid of tools ortear
22、s, leaving a sharply defined edge.3.1.8 occupantthat individual who is placed or carried inthe soft carrier product in one of the manufacturers recom-mended use positions.3.1.9 paper labelany label material which tears withoutthe aid of tools and leaves a fibrous edge.3.1.10 seama means of joining f
23、abric components, suchas sewing, welding, heat sealing, or gluing.3.1.11 static loada vertically downward force applied bya calibrated force gage or by dead weights.4. Calibration and Standardization4.1 The product shall be completely assembled in accor-dance with the manufacturers instructions.4.2
24、No testing shall be conducted within 48 h of manufac-ture.4.3 The product to be tested shall be at an ambient tempera-ture of 73 6 9F (23 6 5C) for at least one hour beforetesting.All testing shall be conducted in this temperature range.4.4 All testing required by this consumer safety specifica-tion
25、 shall be conducted on the same unit in the order presentedin this specification.5. General Requirements5.1 Hazardous Sharp Points or EdgesThere shall be nosharp points or edges as defined by 16CFR 1500.48 and 16CFR1500.49 before and after testing.5.2 Small PartsThere shall be no small parts as defi
26、ned by16CFR 1501 before testing or liberated as a result of testing tothis specification.5.3 Lead in PaintThe paint or surface coating on theproduct shall comply with 16CFR 1303.5.4 Wood PartsPrior to testing, any wooden parts shall besmooth and free of splinters.5.5 Locking and LatchingAny product
27、designed with alocking and latching device must remain in the manufacturersrecommended use position before and after completion of alltests in this standard.5.6 LabelingWarning labels (whether paper or non paper)shall be permanent when tested per 7.4-7.6.5.6.1 Warning statements applied directly ont
28、o the surfaceof the product by hot stamping, heat transfer, printing, woodburning, and so forth shall be permanent when tested inaccordance with 7.5.5.6.2 Non-paper labels shall not liberate small parts whentested in accordance with 7.6.6. Performance Requirements6.1 Leg OpeningsLeg openings shall n
29、ot permit the pas-sage of the Leg Opening Test Sphere when tested in accor-dance with 7.1.6.2 Dynamic LoadThe carrier shall not create a hazardouscondition such as, fasteners breaking or disengaging, or seamsseparating when tested in accordance with 7.2. Adjustableelements in support/shoulder straps
30、 shall not slip more than 1in. (25 mm) per strap as a result of the dynamic testing inaccordance with 7.2.6.3 Static LoadThe carrier shall not create a hazardouscondition such as: not supporting the test weight, fastenersbreaking or disengaging, or seams separating when tested inaccordance with 7.3.
31、 Adjustable elements in support/shoulderstraps shall not slip per strap as per 6.2.7. Test Methods7.1 Leg Openings:7.1.1 Fasten the soft carrier to a rigid fixture in a mannersuch that the leg opening of the carrier is horizontal. Theopening shall be as close to the center of the fixture as possible
32、.If the leg opening is adjustable in size to allow for growth, itshall be tested with the leg opening adjusted to its smallest sizeas described in the manufacturers literature or instructions.7.1.2 Place the Leg Opening Test Sphere (see Fig. 1) insidethe carrier and gradually allow the sphere to res
33、t in the legopening over a period of 5 s. Allow the sphere to rest in theopening for an additional 1 min.7.1.3 Repeat the test for the other leg opening.7.2 Dynamic Load Test:7.2.1 Fasten the soft carrier to a Test Torso4(see Fig. 2)asdirected in the instruction manual supplied with the product.7.2.
34、2 Position a weight of 25 lb (11.3 kg) usinga6to8in.diameter shot bag a distance of 1 in. (25 mm) above the seat of4A suitable Test Torso is manufactured by Century Sporting Goods (called“Body Opponent Bag”) and is available from various distributors on websites suchas: www.karate-, and karatedepot
35、-.com.F2236032the soft carrier. Drop the weight onto the seat ten times with acycle time of 4 6 1s/cycle to preset the adjustment straps. Bysome appropriate means, mark the position of the adjustmenthardware. This will be the start point of the remainder of thetest. Drop the weight onto the seat an
36、additional 990 times witha cycle time of 4 6 1s/cycle. If the product moves on the testfixture, adjust the fixture or product to maintain the 1 in. (25mm) drop height.7.3 Static Load Test:7.3.1 Fasten the soft carrier to a test torso (see Fig. 2)asdirected in the instruction manual supplied with the
37、 product.7.3.2 Using a 6 in. (150 mm) Standard Weld Cap (see Fig.3), center a 75 lb. (34.0 kg) weight in the seat area of the softcarrier. Include the weight of the weld cap in the 75 lb (34.0 kg)weight. Gradually apply the weight withina5speriod andmaintain for an additional 1 min.7.4 Permanency of
38、 Labels and Warnings:7.4.1 A paper label (excluding labels attached by a seam)shall be considered permanent if during an attempt to removeit without the aid of tools or solvents, it cannot be removed, ittears into pieces upon removal or such action damages thesurface to which it is attached.7.4.2 A
39、non-paper label (excluding labels attached by aseam) shall be considered permanent if, during an attempt toremove it without the aid of tools or solvents, it cannot beremoved or such action damages the surface to which it isattached.7.4.3 A warning label attached by a seam shall be consid-ered perma
40、nent if it does not detach when subjected to a 15-lbf(67-N) pull force applied in any direction most likely to causefailure using a34-in. (19-mm) diameter clamp surface. Gradu-ally apply the force over 5 s and maintain for an additional 10s.7.5 Adhesion Test for Warnings Applied Directly Onto theSur
41、face of the Product:7.5.1 Apply the tape test defined in Test Method BCross-Cut Tape Test of Test Methods D 3359, eliminating parallelcuts.7.5.2 Perform this test once in each different location wherewarnings are applied.7.5.3 The warning statements will be considered permanentif the printing in the
42、 area tested is still legible and attached afterbeing subjected to this test.7.6 A non-paper label shall not be removed or shall not fitentirely within the small parts cylinder defined in 16CFR 1501if it can be removed. The attempt to remove it shall be withoutthe aid of tools or solvents.NOTE 1Sphe
43、re shall be fabricated from a smooth, rigid material weighted to 5 lb (2.3 kg).NOTE 2Sphere is machined to 14.75 in. (374.6 mm) circumference.FIG. 1 Leg Opening Test SphereF22360338. Marking and Labeling8.1 Each product and its retail container shall be markedclearly and legibly to indicate the foll
44、owing:8.1.1 Name and either place of business (city, state, andmailing address, including zip code) or telephone number ofeither the manufacturer, importer, distributor, or seller.8.1.2 Model number, stock number, catalog, item number,or other symbol expressed numerically or otherwise.8.1.3 A code m
45、ark or other means that identifies the date(month and year as a minimum) of manufacture.8.2 Any Upholstery Label required by law shall not be usedto meet the requirements in 8.1.8.3 Each soft infant carrier shall be labeled with warningstatements. The warning statements shall be in contrastingcolor(
46、s), permanent, and in sans serif style font. The WarningLabel shall be in a conspicuous location, visible to thecaregiver each time the occupant is placed in the carrier orwhen the caregiver places the product on his or her body.8.3.1 The safety alert symbol “” and the words“WARNINGFALL HAZARD” shal
47、l precede the warningstatements. The safety alert symbol “” and the words“WARNINGFALL HAZARD” shall not be less than 0.2 in.(5 mm) high and the remainder of the text shall be at least 0.1in. (2.5 mm) high.8.3.2 Warnings shall address the following:8.3.2.1 Small children can fall through a leg openin
48、g.Follow instructions for use.8.3.2.2 Only use this carrier for children between _ lb and_ lb.NOTEThis figure illustrates typical device that is acceptable.FIG. 2 Test TorsoF22360348.3.2.3 Child must face towards you until he or she can holdhead upright.8.3.3 If unit has adjustable leg openings, the
49、 warning shallalso address the following:8.3.3.1 Adjust leg openings to smallest possible size.9. Instructional Literature9.1 Instructions must be provided with the product and shallbe easy to read and understand. Instructions for assembly, use,maintenance and cleaning of the product, and warnings, whereapplicable, must be included.9.1.1 Instructions shall address the following:9.1.1.1 Read all instructions before assembling and usingthe soft carrier.9.1.1.2 Keep instructions for future use.9.1.1.3 Che
