ASTM F406-15

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Designation:F406 −15
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
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Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF406;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This consumer safety specification addresses incidents associated with non-full-size cribs/play
yards 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
entrapmentinmeshdropsideunitsleftwithasidedown,strangulationbyentanglementonprotruding
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 means, indicate compliance with this specification unless it
conforms to all applicable requirements contained herein,
1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes testing
before and after all testing.
requirements for structural integrity and performance require-
ments for non-full-size cribs/play yards, both rigid sided and
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
mesh/fabric assemblies. It also provides requirements for
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
labeling and instructional material. The term unit or product
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
will refer to a non-full-size crib/play yard.
and are not considered standard.
1.2 Thisspecificationcoversaframedenclosurewithafloor 1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
made for the purpose of providing sleeping and playing
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
accommodations for a child who cannot climb out and is less standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
than 35 in. (890 mm) in height. It also covers bassinet,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
changing table, or similar accessories to a non-full size of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
crib/play yard. These accessories shall also comply with the
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
applicable requirements of ASTM standards addressing those tions prior to use.
accessories. For example, a changing table that attaches to a
NOTE 1—This consumer safety specification includes the following
playyardshallalsocomplywiththeapplicablerequirementsin
sections:
Specification F2388. This specification does not cover inflat-
Title Section
able products.
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2
1.3 No product produced after the approval date of this
ASTM Standards 2.1
consumer safety specification shall, either by label or other
Federal Regulations 2.4
Terminology 3
Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard 3.1
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Conspicuous 3.1.5
This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Commit-
Cord 3.1.6
tee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
Corner Post 3.1.7
F15.18onCribs,ToddlerBeds,PlayYards,Bassinets,CradlesandChangingTables.
Dropside/Dropgate 3.1.8
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015. Published December 2015. Originally
Dynamic Load 3.1.9
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F406–13. DOI:
Fabric 3.1.10
10.1520/F0406-15.
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F406−15
Foldable Side or End 3.1.11 Movable Side Latch Tests 8.6.3
Key Structural Elements 3.1.12 Hinged Drop Gate Latch Test 8.6.4
Manufacturer’s Recommended Use Position 3.1.13 Test Procedure for Latches to Prevent Folding 8.6.5
Mattress 3.1.14 of a Foldable Side or End
Mesh 3.1.15 Mattress Support System Vertical Impact Test for 8.7
Mesh/Fabric Crib 3.1.16
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