ASTM F406-12

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Designation:F406–11b Designation: F406 – 12
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
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Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF406;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Thisconsumersafetyspecificationaddressesincidentsassociatedwithnon-full-sizecribs/playyards
that were identified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Incidents identified by the CPSC and addressed in this standard include asphyxiation due to
entrapment in mesh drop side units left with a side down, strangulation by entanglement on protruding
hardware, strangulation by button entrapment in mesh openings, strangulation due to failure of the
center hinge on a top rail, collapse or failure of the locking devices, collapse of the floor or sides, and
choking on vinyl bitten from the top rail. This specification also addresses wooden non-full-size crib
injuries or deaths due to entanglement on corner post extensions, dislodgment of slats resulting from
breakage or failure of glue joints, collapse of mattress support, detachment of screws, dislodgement
of teething rails, and entanglement on cords or strings.
This specification is not intended to cover non-full-size cribs/play yards that are either blatantly
misused or abused. This specification is written within current state-of-the-art of non-full-size
crib/play yard technology and is intended to be updated if substantive information becomes available
that necessitates additional requirements or justifies revision of existing requirements.
1. Scope
1.1 Thisconsumersafetyspecificationestablishestestingrequirementsforstructuralintegrityandperformancerequirementsfor
non-full-size cribs/play yards, both rigid sided and mesh/fabric assemblies. It also provides requirements for labeling and
instructional material. The term unit or product will refer to a non-full-size crib/play yard.
1.2 This specification covers a framed enclosure with a floor made for the purpose of providing sleeping and playing
accommodations for a child who cannot climb out and is less than 35 in. (890 mm) in height. It also covers bassinet, changing
table, or similar accessories to a non-full size crib/play yard. These accessories shall also comply with the applicable requirements
ofASTM standards addressing those accessories. For example, a changing table that attaches to a play yard shall also comply with
the applicable requirements in Specification F2388. This specification does not cover inflatable products.
1.3 No product produced after the approval date of this consumer safety specification shall, either by label or other means,
indicate compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all applicable requirements contained herein, before and after all
testing.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This standard
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—This consumer safety specification includes the following sections:
Title Section
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2
ASTM Standards 2.1
Federal Regulations 2.4
Terminology 3
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This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.18
on Cribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles and Changing Tables.
Current edition approved Aug.Jan. 15, 2011.2012. Published September 2011.February 2012. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as
F406 – 11ab. DOI: 10.1520/F0406-11B.10.1520/F0406-12.
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F406 – 12
Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard 3.1
Conspicuous 3.1.2
Cord 3.1.3
Corner Post 3.1.4
Dropside/Dropgate 3.1.5
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