1、Designation: F2907 13aF2907 13bStandard Consumer Safety Specification forSling Carriers1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2907; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number
2、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. ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC) relating to
3、sling carriers. In response to the incident datacompiled by the CPSC, this consumer safety specification attempts to minimize the hazards associatedwith these products from the following: (1) occupant retention, (2) deficiency of consumer educationregarding product use. This consumer safety specific
4、ation is intended to deal with reasonablyforeseeable use and misuse of the products. (This consumer safety specification does not apply toproducts that are blatantly misused, nor does it apply to products used by consumers in a carelessmanner that violate normal practice or disregard the instruction
5、s or warnings provided with theproduct, or both.)1. Scope1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes performance requirements, test methods and marking requirements topromote safe use of sling carriers.1.2 This consumer safety specification is intended to minimize the risk of injury to an occ
6、upant from the normal use andreasonably foreseeable misuse of products.1.3 For purposes of definition, a sling carrier is a product of fabric or sewn fabric construction, which is designed to containa child from birth (full term infant weighing 8 lb (3.6 kg) or more) through 35 lb (15.9 kg), in an u
7、pright or reclined position, whilebeing supported by the caregivers torso.in an upright or reclined position while being supported by the caregivers torso. Ingeneral, the child will be between full term birth and 35 lb (15.9 kg).NOTE 1Slings consist of a variety of unstructured designs ranging from
8、a hammock-shaped product suspended on the caregivers upper torso to along length of material wrapped around the caregivers body.1.4 The sling carrier is normally “worn” by the caregiver, and thus the child is supported from one or both shoulders of thecaregiver. These products are worn on the front,
9、 hip or back of the caregiver, with the child either facing towards or away fromthe caregiver or reclined on the front only of the caregiver.1.5 No sling carrier produced after the approval date of this consumer safety specification shall, either by label or other means,indicate compliance with the
10、specification unless it complies with all of the requirements contained herein.1.6 This consumer safety specification is not intended to address incidents and injuries resulting from the interaction of otherpersons or objects with the caregiver and child while the sling carrier is in use.1.7 The val
11、ues stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated w
12、ith its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.1 This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct respo
13、nsibility of Subcommittee F15.21 on Infant Carriers,Bouncers and Baby Swings.Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2013Oct. 1, 2013. Published October 2013. Originally approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2013 asF2907 13.F2907 13a. DOI: 10.1520/F2907-13A.10.1520/F2907-13B.This document is
14、not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM 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 appropri
15、ate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published 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 States12. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D3359 Test Methods for
16、 Measuring Adhesion by Tape TestF963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety2.2 Federal Regulations:316 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain Consumer Product Bearing Lead-Containing Paint16 CFR 1500.441500.3(c)(6)(vi) Method for Determining Extremely Flammable and Flammable SolidsD
17、efinition of “Flam-mable Solid”16 CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Point in Toys or OtherArticles Intended for Use By ChildrenUnder Eight Years of Age16 CFR 1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or Other Articles Intended forUse
18、By Children Under Eight Years of Age16 CFR 1501 Method 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 Parts16 CFR 1610 Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles3. Terminolog
19、y3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 attachment system, nfastenings, straps, hoops, buckles or similar parts which are fitted to the sling carrier for the purposeof securing the article to the caregivers torso.3.1.2 conspicuous, adjvisible when the product is in the manufacturer
20、s carrying position to a caregiver who is placing theoccupant in the sling carrier or when the caregiver places the product on his or her body.3.1.3 dynamic load, napplication of impulsive force through free fall of a weight.3.1.4 fabric, nany woven, knit, coated, laminated, extruded or calendered f
21、lexible material that is intended to be sewn, welded,heat sealed, or glued together as an assembly.3.1.5 full term infant, na baby born 38+ weeks after conception.3.1.6 manufacturers recommended carrying position(s), nany carrying position that is presented as a normal, allowable, oracceptable confi
22、guration for use of the product by the manufacturer in any descriptive or instructional literature.3.1.6.1 DiscussionThis specifically excludes positions that the manufacturer shows in a like manner in its literature to be unacceptable, unsafe or notrecommended.3.1.7 non-paper label, nany label mate
23、rial (such as plastic or metal) that either will not tear without the aid of tools or tears,leaving a sharply defined edge.3.1.8 occupant, nindividual who is placed or carried in the sling carrier in one of the manufacturers recommended carryingpositions in accordance with 1.4.3.1.9 paper label, nan
24、y label material which tears without the aid of tools and leaves a fibrous edge.3.1.10 reclined, nany position other than upright.3.1.11 restraint system, na means of securing the occupant in any of manufacturers recommended carrying positions.3.1.12 seam, na place where fabric components are joined
25、, by means such as sewing, welding, heat sealing, or gluing.3.1.13 static load, na force applied by a calibrated force gage or by dead weights.3.1.14 support area, nthe area in the sling carrier where the occupants weight rests in the product in either a sitting orreclining position.4. Calibration a
26、nd 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.2 For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For
27、Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.3 Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http:/www.access.gpo.gov.F2907 13b24.3 The pro
28、duct to be tested shall be at an ambient temperature of 73 6 9F (23 6 5C) for at least one hour before testing.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 thisspe
29、cification, except where directly indicated.5. General Requirements5.1 LaunderingThe sling shall be washed and dried twice in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Any resultingshrinkage shall not prevent any removable parts from being refitted without damaging the seams of the fabric and
30、shall not impairthe performance and use of the article. *This test will be the first test conducted on the fabric.*5.2 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.5.3 Small PartsThere shall be no small
31、 parts as defined by 16 CFR 1501 before testing or liberated as a result of testing tothis specification.5.4 Lead in PaintThe paint or surface coating on the product shall comply with 16 CFR 1303.5.5 Wood PartsPrior to testing, any wooden parts shall be smooth and free of splinters.5.6 Locking and L
32、atchingAny product designed with a locking or latching attachment system must remain in themanufacturers recommended carrying position before and after completion of all tests in this standard.5.7 LabelingWarning labels (whether paper or non-paper) shall be permanent when tested in accordance with 7
33、.3.5.7.1 Warning statements applied directly onto the surface of the product by hot stamping, heat transfer, printing, wood burning,and so forth shall be permanent when tested in accordance with 7.4.5.7.2 Non-paper labels shall not liberate small parts when tested in accordance with 7.4.5.8 Openings
34、Holes or slots that extend entirely through a wall section of any rigid material less than 0.375 in. (9.53 mm) thickand admit a 0.210 in. (5.33 mm) diameter rod shall also admit a 0.375 in. (9.53 mm) diameter rod. Holes or slots that are between0.210 in. (5.33 mm) and 0.375 in. (9.53 mm) and have a
35、wall thickness less than 0.375 in. (9.53 mm), but are limited in depthto 0.375 in. (9.53 mm) maximum by another rigid surface shall be permissible (see Fig. 1). The product shall be evaluated in allmanufacturers recommended carrying positions.5.9 Scissoring, Shearing, and PinchingA product, when in
36、a manufacturers recommended carrying position, shall bedesigned and constructed so as to prevent injury to the occupant from any scissoring, shearing, or pinching when members orcomponents rotate about a common axis or fastening point, slide, pivot, fold, or otherwise move relative to one another. S
37、cissoring,shearing, or pinching that may cause injury shall not be permissible when the edges of any rigid parts admit a probe greater than0.210 in. (5.33 mm) and less than 0.375 in. (9.53 mm) diameter at any accessible point throughout the range of motion of suchparts.5.10 Monofilament ThreadsMonof
38、ilament threads shall not be used.5.11 FlammabilityFabrics and plastics shall not produce any flash effect when tested in accordance with 16 CFR 1500.44(c)(6) (vi). This test will be the last test conducted on the fabric.There shall be no Class 2 or 3 fabrics used in the construction ofa sling carri
39、er when the product is evaluated against the requirements of 16 CFR 1610.5.11.1 If a sling carrier is incapable of being evaluated to the requirements of 16 CFR 1610 due to construction characteristics,the product shall not be flammable as defined under 16 CFR 1500.3(c)(6)(vi) when tested in accorda
40、nce with Consumer SafetySpecification F963, Annex 5.6. Performance Requirements6.1 Structural IntegrityAt test conclusion, there shall be no seam separation, breakage or disengagement of attachmentsystems, or a hazardous condition as defined in Section 5. Adjustable attachment systems of the sling c
41、arrier shall not slip morethan 1 in. (25.44 mm) per element.6.1.1 Static LoadThe sling carrier shall support a static load when tested in accordance with 7.1.6.1.2 Dynamic LoadThe sling carrier shall support a dynamic load when tested in accordance with 7.2.6.2 Restraint SystemIf the manufacturer in
42、cludes a restraint system on the product:6.2.1 The restraint system shall include both waist and crotch restraint, where the crotch restraints use is mandatory when thewaist restraint system is in use.6.2.2 The anchorages for the restraint system shall not separate from their attachment points throu
43、gh normal use when testedin accordance with 7.6.6.3 Occupant Retention:6.3.1 When tested in accordance with 7.5, after 90 cycles the maximum slippage of the attachment system and the restraintsystem (if applicable) shall be 1 in.F2907 13b36.3.2 When tested in accordance with 7.5, after the completio
44、n of 1000 cycles the attachment system and the restraint system(if applicable) shall not be released.7. Test Methods7.1 Static Load Test:7.1.1 Fasten the sling carrier to a test torso (see Fig. 2) as directed in the instruction manual supplied with the product. If thesling carrier is manufactured in
45、 multiple sizes, the size that fits the test torso is the required size for the sample submission.7.1.2 Using a 6 in. (150 mm) standard weld cap (see Fig. 3), center a weight equal to three times the manufacturers maximumrecommended weight, or 60 lb (27.2 kg), whichever is greater, in the support ar
46、ea of the sling carrier. Include the weight of theweld cap in the total. Gradually apply the weight within a 5-s period and maintain for an additional 1 min.7.1.3 Repeat 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 for all manufacturers recommended carrying positions.7.2 Dynamic Load Test:7.2.1 Fasten the sling carrier to a tes
47、t torso (see Fig. 2) as directed in the instruction manual supplied with the product. If thesling carrier is manufactured in multiple sizes, the size that fits the test torso is the required size for the sample submission.7.2.2 Position a weight of 35 lb (15.9 kg) using a 6 to 8 in. diameter shot ba
48、g a distance of 1 in. (25 mm) above the supportarea of the sling carrier. Drop the weight onto the support area ten times with a cycle time of 4 6 1s/cycle to preset the attachmentsystem. By some appropriate means, mark the position of the attachment system. If sling does not have any hardware and i
49、sfastened by means of fabric, mark the position on the fabric. This will be the start point of the remainder of the test.7.2.3 Drop the weight onto the support area an additional 1000 times with a cycle time of 4 6 1s/cycle. If the sling, accordingto manufacturers instructions, has more than one carrying position, the 1000 cycles will be divided among the different carryingpositions.FIG. 1 Opening ExampleF2907 13b47.3 Permanency of Labels and Warnings:7.3.1 A paper label (excluding labels attached by a seam) shall be consi
