ASTM F1821-11

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Designation: F1821 – 11
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
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Toddler Beds
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1821; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This consumer safety specification addresses toddler bed incidents that were identified by the
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Inresponsetoincidentdatasuppliedbythecommission,thisconsumersafetyspecificationattempts
to minimize: entrapment in bed end structures, entrapment between the guardrail and side rail, and
entrapment in the mattress support system. Entrapment of a child’s head or neck can result in
asphyxiation. It also addresses corner post extensions, which may catch pacifier cords, ribbons,
necklaces, or clothing that a child may be wearing and which may be caught on a projection.
This consumer safety specification is written in accordance with the current available state-of-the-
art technology and will be updated whenever substantive information becomes available that
necessitates additional requirements or justifies a revision to existing requirements.
1. Scope
Marking and Labeling Section 8
Instructional Literature Section 9
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers requirements
Keywords Section 10
for the design and performance of toddler beds. It also contains
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
requirements for labeling and instructional material.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
1.2 This consumer safety specification is intended to mini-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
mize incidents to children resulting from normal use and
and are not considered standard.
reasonably foreseeable misuse of toddler beds. It does not
1.7 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
address incidents resulting from alteration or unreasonable
test methods portion, Section 7, of this consumer safety
misuse.
specification: This standard does not purport to address all of
1.3 For the purposes of this consumer safety specification, a
the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
toddler bed is a bed that is sized to accept a full-size crib
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
mattress and is intended for use by a child not less than 15
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
months of age and who weighs no more than 50 lb (27.7 kg).
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 No toddler bed produced after the approval date of this
consumer safety specification shall indicate compliance with
2. Referenced Documents
this specification, either by label or by other means, unless it
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
conforms to all the requirements contained herein.
D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
1.5 This consumer safety specification includes the follow-
D3574 Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials—Slab,
ing sections:
Bonded, and Molded Urethane Foams
Scope Section 1
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2.2 Code of Federal Regulations:
Referenced Documents Section 2
Terminology Section 3 16 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain
Calibration and Standardization Section 4
Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
General Requirements Section 5
16 CFR 1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations, in-
Performance Requirement Section 6
Test Methods Section 7
cluding the following sections:
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This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Commit- For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
tee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
F15.18onCribs,ToddlerBeds,PlayYards,Bassinets,CradlesandChangingTables. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
CurrenteditionapprovedFeb.1,2011.PublishedMay2011.Originallyapproved the ASTM website.
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16 CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a (1.00 mm) over original configuration) or complete separation
Sharp Point in Toys and Other Articles Intended for of the component(s) or assembly.
Children Under 8 Years of Age
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