ASTM F1821-13

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Designation:F1821 −13
StandardConsumer 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
General Requirements Section 5
Performance Requirement Section 6
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers requirements
Test Methods Section 7
for the design and performance of toddler beds. It also contains Marking and Labeling Section 8
Instructional Literature Section 9
requirements for labeling and instructional material.
Keywords Section 10
1.2 This consumer safety specification is intended to mini-
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
mize incidents to children resulting from normal use and
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
reasonably foreseeable misuse of toddler beds. It does not
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
address incidents resulting from alteration or unreasonable
and are not considered standard.
misuse.
1.7 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
1.3 For the purposes of this consumer safety specification, a
test methods portion, Section 7, of this consumer safety
toddler bed is a bed that is sized to accept a full-size crib
specification: This standard does not purport to address all of
mattress and is intended for use by a child not less than 15
the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
months of age and who weighs no more than 50 lb (27.7 kg).
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.4 No toddler bed produced after the approval date of this
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
consumer safety specification shall indicate compliance with
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
this specification, either by label or by other means, unless it
conforms to all the requirements contained herein.
2. Referenced Documents
1.5 This consumer safety specification includes the follow-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
ing sections:
D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
Scope Section 1
D3574 Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials—Slab,
Referenced Documents Section 2
Terminology Section 3
Bonded, and Molded Urethane Foams
Calibration and Standardization Section 4
F1169 Consumer Safety Specification for Full-Size Baby
Cribs
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This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Commit-
tee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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F15.18onCribs,ToddlerBeds,PlayYards,Bassinets,CradlesandChangingTables. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2013.PublishedJuly2013.Originallyapproved contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F1821 – 11b. DOI: 10.1520/ Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
F1821-13. the ASTM website.
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2.2 Code of Federal Regulations: 3.1.10 permanent marking, n—a marking or label that,
16 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain during an attempt to remove it manually without the aid of
Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint tools or solvents, cannot be removed or tears upon removal, or
16 CFR 1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations, in- such action damages the surface to which it is attached.
cluding the following sections:
3.1.11 removable guardrail, n—a guardrail that can be
16 CFR 1500.48 Technical R
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