ASTM F2388-06

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Designation: F 2388 – 06
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
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Baby Changing Tables for Domestic Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2388; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This consumer safety specification addresses incidents associated with baby changing tables
identified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Incidents involved collapse,
falls from the table, and entrapment in structural members.
In response to incident data collected by CPSC, this consumer safety specification attempts to
minimize the risk of injury and death due to: (1) falls from changing tables, (2) failure of structural
or mechanical components, (3) instability and entrapment in openings in the table structure. This
specification also contains requirements for warnings and instructional materials directed to parents or
caregivers.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This consumer safety specification covers performance 2.1 ASTM Standards:
requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to pro- D 3359 Test Methods for MeasuringAdhesion by Tape Test
mote the safe use of baby changing tables and other changing F 406 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size
surfacessuchascontouredchangingpadsandadd-onchanging Baby Cribs/Play Yards
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unitsthataresoldseparatelyforuseonfurnitureproductsother 2.2 Federal Regulations:
than changing tables. 16 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain
1.2 This specification covers products sold for domestic use Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
for children up to a weight of 30 lb (13.6 kg). 16 CFR 1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations in-
1.3 Changing tables and other changing products sold sepa- cluding sections:
rately, such as contoured changing pads and add-on changing 16 CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a
units shall meet all applicable performance and labeling Sharp Point in Toys or OtherArticles Intended for Use by
requirements. Children Under Eight Years of Age
1.4 No changing table, contoured changing pad, or add-on 16 CFR 1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a
changing unit produced after the approval date of this specifi- Sharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or Other Articles
cation shall, either by label or other means, indicate compli- Intended for Use by Children Under Eight Years of Age
ance with this specification unless it conforms to all applicable 16 CFR 1500.50-.52 Test Methods for Simulating Use and
requirements contained herein, before, and after all testing. Abuse of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the Children
test method portion in Section 7 of this specification. This 16 CFR 1501 Method for Identifying Toys and Other
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, Articles Intended for Use by Children Under Three Years
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of Age Which Present Choking, Aspiration or Ingestion
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health Hazards Because of Small Parts
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory require-
ments prior to use.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Commit- contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
tee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
F15.18onCribs,ToddlerBeds,PlayYards,Bassinets,CradlesandChangingTables. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2006. Published December 2006. Originally Available from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Washing-
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approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F 2388 – 04 . ton, D.C. 20207, website: www.cpsc.gov.
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F2388–06
3. Terminology 4.3 No testing shall be conducted within 48 h of manufac-
turing.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
4.4 The product to be tested shall be placed in a room with
3.1.1 add-on changing unit, n—a rigid addition to or sepa-
ambient temperature of 73 6 9°F (23 6 5°C) for at least 1 h
rate product used in conjunction with an item of furniture that
prior to testing. Testing shall then be conducted within this
provides a chang
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