1、Designation:F223610 Designation: F2236 12Standard Consumer Safety Specification forSoft Infant CarriersSoft Infant and Toddler Carriers1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2236; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case o
2、f revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThis consumer safety specification is intended to address incidents reported by the U.S. Consu
3、merProduct Safety Commission (CPSC) relating to soft 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) defic
4、iency of consumer education regarding product use. 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
5、 in a careless manner that violate normal practice or disregard theinstructions or warnings provided with the product, or both.1. Scope1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes performance requirements, test methods and marking requirements topromote safe use of soft infant and toddler carr
6、iers.1.2 This consumer safety specification is intended to minimize 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 and toddler carrier is a product, normally of sewn fabric construction, which is
7、designed to contain a full term infant to a toddler, generally in an upright position, in close proximity to the caregiver. In general,the child will weigh between 7 and 2545 lb (3.2 and 11.322 kg). The soft infant and toddler carrier is normally “worn” by thecaregiver with a child positioned in the
8、 carrier,carrier and thus the weight of the infant, child and carrier suspended from one orboth shoulders of the caregiver. These products are generallymay be worn on the front, side, or back of the caregivers body withthe infant either facing towards or away from the caregiver. This consumer safety
9、 specification does not include products generallyreferred to as “slings.”1.4 No soft infant and toddler carrier produced after the approval date of this consumer safety specification shall, either by labelor other means, indicate compliance with the specification unless it complies with all of the
10、requirements contained herein.1.5 This consumer safety specification is not intended to address incidents and injuries resulting from the interaction of otherpersons or objects with the caregiver and infant while the soft carrier is in use.1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
11、 as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7 of this consumer safety specification.This standard
12、does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of theuser of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatoryrequirements prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM St
13、andards:2D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape TestF963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy SafetyF977 Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Walkers1This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibili
14、ty of Subcommittee F15.21on Infant Carriers, Bouncers and Baby Swings.Current edition approved Dec.May 1, 2010.2012. Published January 2011.December 2012. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20092010 asF223609a.F2236 10. DOI: 10.1520/F2236-102.2For referenced ASTM standard
15、s, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.1This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an AS
16、TM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published
17、 by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.2.2 Federal Regulations:316 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint16 CFR 150
18、0 Hazardous Substance Act Regulations16 CFR 1500.3 (c) (6) (vi) Definition of “Flammable Solid”16 CFR 1500.44 Method for Determining Extremely Flammable and Flammable Solids16 CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Point in Toys or OtherArticles Intended for Use By ChildrenUnder
19、Eight Years of Age16 CFR 1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or Other Articles Intended forUse By Children Under Eight Years of Age16 CFR 1500.50-.51 Test Methods for Simulating Use and Abuse of Toys and Other Articles for Use by Children16 CFR 1501 Met
20、hod for Identifying Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children Under Three Years of Age WhichPresent Choking, Aspiration or Ingestion Hazards Because of Small Parts3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 carrying positionthe location on the caregivers torso where the child is supported by the
21、soft carrier. The most commoncarrying positions are front, back, and side/hip.3.1.2 conspicuouslabel which is visible when the product is in the manufacturers use position to a caregiver who is placingthe occupant in the soft carrier or when the caregiver places the product on his or her body.3.1.23
22、.1.3 cordlength of slender, flexible material including monofilaments, rope, woven and twisted cord, plastic or textile tapes,ribbons and those fibrous materials commonly called string.3.1.33.1.4 dynamic loadapplication of impulsive force through free fall of a weight.3.1.43.1.5 fabricany woven, kni
23、t, coated, laminated, extruded or calendared flexible material that is intended to be sewn, welded,heat sealed, or glued together as an assembly.3.1.53.1.6 leg openingopening in the soft carrier through which the occupants legs extend when the product is used in themanufacturers recommended use posi
24、tion.3.1.63.1.7 manufacturers recommended use position(s)any position that is presented as a normal, allowable, or acceptableconfiguration for use of the product by the manufacturer in any descriptive or instructional literature. This specifically excludespositions that the manufacturer shows in a l
25、ike manner in its literature to be unacceptable, unsafe or not recommended.3.1.73.1.8 non-paper labelany label material (such as plastic or metal) that either will not tear without the aid of tools or tears,leaving a sharply defined edge.3.1.83.1.9 occupantthat individual who is placed or carried in
26、 the soft carrier product in one of the manufacturers recommendeduse positions.3.1.93.1.10 paper labelany label material which tears without the aid of tools and leaves a fibrous edge.3.1.103.1.11 seammeans of joining fabric components, such as sewing, welding, heat sealing, or gluing.3.1.113.1.12 s
27、tatic loadvertically downward force applied by a calibrated force gage or by dead weights.3.1.123.1.13 unbounded leg openingleg opening created by placing the soft carrier on a caregivers torso and which has anopening circumference composed solely of carrier materials and the caregivers torso.4. Cal
28、ibration and Standardization4.1 The product shall be completely assembled in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.4.2 No testing shall be conducted within 48 h of manufacture.4.3 The product to be tested shall be at an ambient temperature of 73 6 9F (23 6 5C) for at least one hour before t
29、esting.All testing shall be conducted in this temperature range.4.4 All testing required by this consumer safety specification shall be conducted on the same unit in the order presented in thisspecification unless otherwise specified (see 7.2).3Code of Federal Regulations, available from U.S. Govern
30、ment Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.F2236 1225. General Requirements5.1 Hazardous Sharp Points or EdgesThere shall be no sharp points or edges as defined by 16 CFR 1500.48 and 16 CFR1500.49 before and after testing.5.2 Small PartsThere shall be no small parts as defined by 16 CFR 1501 before
31、testing or liberated as a result of testing tothis specification.5.3 Lead in PaintThe paint or surface coating on the product shall comply with 16 CFR 1303.5.4 Wood PartsPrior to testing, any wooden parts shall be smooth and free of splinters.5.5 Locking and LatchingAny product designed with a locki
32、ng and latching device must remain in the manufacturersrecommended use position before and after completion of all tests in this standard.5.6 LabelingWarning labels (whether paper or non paper) shall be permanent when tested per 7.4-7.67.3-7.5.5.6.1 Warning statements applied directly onto the surfa
33、ce of the product by hot stamping, heat transfer, printing, wood burning,and so forth shall be permanent when tested in accordance with 7.57.4.5.6.2 Non-paper labels shall not liberate small parts when tested in accordance with 7.67.5.5.7 There shall be no flammable solids as defined in 16 CFR 1500.
34、3 (c) (6) (vi) before or after testing in accordance with thisspecification.5.8 ToysToy accessories attached to, removable from, or sold with a soft infant carrier, as well as their means of attachment,must meet applicable requirements of Consumer Safety Specification F963.6. Performance Requirement
35、s6.1 Leg OpeningsLeg openings shall not permit the passage of the Leg Opening Test Sphere when tested in accordance with7.1.6.2Dynamic LoadThe carrier shall not create a hazardous condition such as, fasteners breaking or disengaging, or seamsseparating when tested in accordance with 7.2. Adjustable
36、elements in support/shoulder straps shall not slip more than 1 in. (25mm) per strap as a result of the dynamic testing in accordance with 7.2.6.2 Dynamic and Static Load:6.2.1 Structural IntegrityDynamic and static load testing shall not result in a hazardous condition as defined in Section 5 orresu
37、lt in a structural failure such as fasteners breaking or disengaging, or seams separating when tested in accordance with 7.2.1and 7.2.2, respectively.6.2.2 Support/Shoulder Strap SlippageAdjustable sections of support/shoulder straps shall not slip more than 1 in. (25 mm)per strap from their origina
38、l adjusted position after dynamic and static load testing is performed in accordance with 7.2.1 and 7.2.2,respectively.6.3 Static LoadThe carrier shall not create a hazardous condition such as: not supporting the test weight, fasteners breakingor disengaging, or seams separating when tested in accor
39、dance with 7.3. Adjustable elements in support/shoulder straps shall notslip per strap as per 6.2.6.4Unbounded Leg OpeningLeg opening shall not allow complete passage of the truncated test cone (see Fig. 1) when testedaccording to 7.77.6.7. Test Methods7.1 Leg Openings:7.1.1 Fasten the soft carrier
40、to a rigid fixture in a manner such that the leg opening of the carrier is horizontal. The opening shallbe as close to the center of the fixture as possible. If the leg opening is adjustable in size to allow for growth, it shall be testedwith the leg opening adjusted to its smallest size as describe
41、d in the manufacturers literature or instructions.7.1.2 Place the leg opening test sphere (see Fig. 2) inside the carrier and gradually allow the sphere to rest in the leg openingover a period of 5 s. Allow the sphere to rest in the opening for an additional 1 min.FIG. 1 Truncated Test ConeF2236 123
42、7.1.3 Repeat the test for the other leg opening.7.2 Dynamic and Static Load TestsThe dynamic and static tests in 7.2.1 and 7.2.2, respectively, shall be performed on thesame product sample in each carrying position with a new product sample being tested for each different carrying position. Forexamp
43、le, a product that may be worn on the front and back has two carrying positions therefore a minimum of two samples mustbe tested. One product sample shall be used for the front carrying position dynamic and static tests, and another for the backcarrying position dynamic and static tests.7.2.1 Dynami
44、c Load Test:7.2.1Fasten the soft carrier to a test torso7.2.1.1 Equipment:(1) Shot Bag6 to 8 in. (152 to 203 mm) diameter shot bag with total mass of 25 lbm (11.3 kg) or a mass equal to themanufacturers recommended maximum weight for the specific carrying position of the product, whichever is greate
45、r. A productwith multiple carrying positions may have different manufacturers recommended maximum weights for each carrying position.NOTE 1Solid, cylindrical weights (Olympic-sized barbell weight plates, for example) may be secured on top of the 25 lbm (6.9 kg) shot bag whena greater total mass is r
46、equired.(2) Test Torso4(see See Fig. 3) as directed in the instruction manual supplied with the product.7.2.2Position a weight of 25 lb (11.3 kg) usinga6to8in.diameter shot bag a distance of 1 in. (25 mm) above the seat of thesoft carrier. Drop the weight onto the seat ten times with a cycle time of
47、 4 6 1s/cycle to preset the adjustment straps. By someappropriate means, mark the position of the adjustment hardware. This will be the start point of the remainder of the test. Drop4The sole source of supply of the test torso (called “Body Opponent Bag”) known to the committee at this time is Centu
48、ry Sporting Goods. It is available from variousdistributors on websites such as www.karate-, and . If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please providethis information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical
49、 committee, which you mayattend.NOTE 1Sphere 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. 2 Leg Opening Test SphereF2236 124the weight onto the seat an additional 990 times with a cycle time of 4 6 1s/cycle. If the product moves on the test fixture, adjustthe fixture or product to maintain the 1 in. (25 mm) drop height.7.3.7.2.1.2 Position, secure, and adjust the soft carrier o
