ASTM F2264-03

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Designation: F2264 – 03
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
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Non-Powered Scooters
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2264; 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 performance specification addresses scooter incidents that were identified by
the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). With the recent introduction and popularity of
new lightweight scooters, related injuries to children less than 15 years old have dramatically
increased. The purpose of this consumer safety specification is to establish nationally recognized
safety requirements for nonpowered scooters.
1. Scope 2.2 Federal Standards:
16 CFR-1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers establishment
Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
of performance requirements, test methods, and labeling re-
16 CFR-1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations, in-
quirements to minimize the hazards to users of scooters as
cluding sections:
identified in the introduction.
1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a
1.2 This specification is intended to cover use of this
Sharp Point in Toys or OtherArticles Intended for Use by
product for children ages 5 years and older.
Children Under Eight Years of Age
1.3 No scooter produced after the approval date of this
1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a
specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate
Sharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or Other Articles
compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all
Intended for Use by Children Under Eight Years of Age
requirements herein.
1500.50-53 Tests Methods for Simulating Use andAbuse
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children
as the standard. SI values, if given in parentheses, are for
information only.
3. Terminology
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
test method portion, Section 7, of this consumer safety speci-
3.1.1 conspicuous, adj—a label that is visible when the unit
fication: This standard does not purport to address all of the
is assembled.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.2 deck, n—the generally low horizontal platform on a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
scooter upon which the user places one or both feet.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.3 dynamic load, n—force applied to an item by means
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
of motion or impact.
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.4 manufacturer’s recommended use position, n—any
2 position that is presented as a normal, allowable, or acceptable
2.1 ASTM Standards:
configuration for use of the product by the manufacturer in any
D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
descriptive or instructional literature. This specifically ex-
cludes conditions such as when the scooter is unassembled
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
(completely or partially) or folded, and positions that the
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.52 on
manufacturer shows or explains as being unacceptable, unsafe,
Scooters.
or not recommended.
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2003. Published March 2003. DOI: 10.1520/
F2264-03.
3.1.5 protective components, n—specific items added to a
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product with the primary purpose of reducing a hazard such as
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
sharpedges,entrapmentholes,protrusions,etc.;normallythese
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
components cover or shield the area of the hazard.
the ASTM website.
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F2264 – 03
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3.1.6 scooter, n—a vehicle that has two or more wheels, a (5-mm) diameter rod, they shall also admit a ⁄2-in. (13-mm)
low platform, a vertical element for the user to grasp, and a diameter rod in order to prevent the trapping of fingers.
method of steering and is propelled by the user pushing one 5.4.3 Inaccessibility of Mechanisms—Mechanismsinscoot-
foot against the ground with the other foot resting on the ers shall not have any accessible part of the mechanism present
platform. a pinch
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