1. 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 and playing accommodations 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 attachments to a non-full size crib/play yard. These attachments shall also comply with the applicable requirements of ASTM standards addressing those attachments. For example, a changing table that attaches to a play yard shall also comply with the applicable requirements in Specification F 2388.

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 the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

This consumer safety specification includes the following sections:

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus

D1683 Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven Apparel Fabrics

D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test

D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety

F1004 Consumer Safety Specification for Expansion Gates and Expandable Enclosures

F1487 Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use

F2388 Consumer Safety Specification for Baby Changing Tables for Domestic Use

EN Standards

ISO Standard

Keywords

non-full-size crib; playpen; play yard;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 97.220.30 (Indoor sports equipment); 97.220.40 (Outdoor and water sports equipment); 97.190 (Equipment for children)

DOI: 10.1520/F0406-07

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