Scope
1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes testing requirements for structural integrity and performance requirements for non-full-size cribs/play yards, both rigid sided and mesh/fabric assemblies. It also provides requirements for labeling and instructional material. The term unit or product will refer to a non-full-size crib/play yard.
1.2 This specification covers a framed enclosure with a floor made for the purpose of providing sleeping or playing accommodations, or both, for a child who cannot climb out and is less than 35 in. (890 mm) in height. It also covers bassinet, changing table, or similar accessories to a non-full size crib/play yard. These accessories shall also comply with the applicable requirements of ASTM standards addressing those accessories. For example, a changing table that attaches to a play yard shall also comply with the applicable requirements in Specification F2388. This specification does not cover inflatable products.
1.3 No product produced after the approval date of this consumer safety specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all applicable requirements contained herein, before and after all testing.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1: This consumer safety specification includes the following sections:
Title
Section
Scope
1
Referenced Documents
2
ASTM Standards
2.1
EN Standards
2.2
ISO Standards
2.3
Federal Regulations
2.4
Terminology
3
Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard
3.1
Accessory
3.1.23
Accessory Attachment Components
3.1.1
Bassinet/Cradle Accessory
3.1.2
Cantilevered Accessory
3.1.3
Conspicuous
3.1.4
Cord
3.1.5
Corner Post
3.1.6
Dropgate
3.1.7
Dynamic Load
3.1.8
Fabric
3.1.9
Foldable Side or End
3.1.10
Key Structural Elements
3.1.11
Manufacturer’s Recommended Use Position
3.1.12
Mattress
3.1.13
Mattress Support Surface
3.1.14
Mesh
3.1.15
Mesh/Fabric Unit
3.1.16
Moveable Side
3.1.17
Non-Full-Size Crib
3.1.18
Non-paper Label
3.1.19
Occupant
3.1.20
Paper Label
3.1.21
Play Yard
3.1.22
Protrusion
3.1.24
Rigid Sided Product
3.1.25
Seam
3.1.26
Static Load
3.1.27
Stationary Side
3.1.28
Strap
3.1.29
Structural Failure
3.1.30
Calibration and Standardization
4
General Requirements
5
Corner Posts
5.1
Scissoring, Shearing, or Pinching
5.6
Latching and Locking Mechanisms
5.8
Openings
5.9
Protective Components
5.10
Labeling
5.11
Stability
5.12
Cords/Straps
5.13
Coil Springs
5.14
Entrapment in Accessories
5.15
Mattress
5.16
Mattresses for Rigid Sided Products
5.17
Protrusions
5.18
Bassinet/Cradle Accessories – Missing
Accessory Attachment Components
5.19
Record Keeping
5.20
Performance Requirements for Rigid Sided Products
6
Crib-Side Height
6.2
Spacing of Unit Components
6.3
Hardware
6.4
Fasteners
6.5
Construction and Finishing
6.6
Requirements for Cutouts
6.7
Plastic Teething Rail
6.10
Cyclic Test
6.11
Side(s) or End(s) Latch Testing, or Both
6.12
Dropgate or Other Moveable Side Latch
Testing
6.12.1
Foldable Side or End Latch Testing
6.12.2
Mattress Support System Vertical Impact Test
Requirements
6.13
Mattress Support System Testing
6.14
Crib Side Test Requirements
6.15
Spindle/Slat Strength Testing
6.16
Performance Requirements for Mesh/Fabric Products
7
Height of Sides
7.2
Side Deflection and Strength
7.3
Floor Strength
7.4
Top Rail Covering Material
7.5
Mesh Requirements
7.6
Mesh Openings
7.6.1
Mesh Strength
7.6.2
Fabric Material Requirements
7.7
Fabric Strength
7.7.1
Mesh/Fabric Assembly Requirements
7.8
Sewn Assembly
7.8.1
Seam Strength
7.8.2
Mesh/Fabric Attachment Strength
7.8.3
Mattress Vertical Displacement
7.9
Top Rail Configuration
7.10
Top Rail to Corner Post Attachment
7.11
Test Methods
8
Component Spacing Test Apparatus
8.1
Component-Spacing Test Method
8.2
Test Requirements for Cutouts
8.3
Plastic Teething Rail Test for Rigid Sided
Products
8.4
Cyclic Test
8.5
Side or End Latch Test, or Both, for Rigid Sided
Products
8.6
Movable Side Latch Tests
8.6.3
Hinged Drop Gate Latch Test
8.6.4
Test Procedure for Latches to Prevent Folding
of a Foldable Side or End
8.6.5
Mattress Support System Vertical Impact Test
for Rigid Sided Products
8.7
Mattress Support System Test for Rigid Sided
Products
8.8
Crib Side Test
8.9
Crib Side Cyclic Tests
8.9.4
Crib Side Static Test
8.9.5
Crib Side Spindle/Slat Torque Test
8.9.6
Spindle/Slat Static Load Strength
8.10
Side Deflection and Strength Tests for
Mesh/Fabric Products
8.11
Floor Strength Test for Mesh/Fabric Products
8.12
Locking Mechanism Test
8.13
Dropgate Locking Device Test Method
8.13.1
Folding Latch Test Method
8.13.2
Mesh Opening Test
8.14
Test for Strength of Mesh and Integrity of
Attachment
8.15
Mesh/Fabric Attachment Strength Test Method
8.16
Test for Stability of Product
8.17
Permanency of Labels and Warnings
8.18
Removal of Protective Components
8.21
Torque Test
8.21.3
Tension Test
8.21.4
Vinyl Thickness Measurement
8.22
Test for Attachment of Storage Pouch or Other
Parts with Printed Warnings
8.23
Cords/Straps Test Methods
8.24
Protrusions
8.25
Entrapment Tests
8.26
False Latch
8.27
Mattress Vertical Displacement Test
8.28
Top Rail Configuration Test
8.29
Minimum Space when Folded
8.29.1
Top Rail V-Shape Configuration Test
8.29.2
Top Rail to Corner Post Attachment Test
8.30
Load Application Procedure
8.30.3
Bassinet and Cradle Accessory – Sleep
Surface Collapse/Tilt
8.31
Marking and Labeling
9
Labeling
9.1
Warning Statements
9.2
Instructional Literature
10
Warning Statements
10.1.2
Water Mattress Use
10.3.3
Keywords
11
Design Guidelines for Protrusions
Annex A2
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
