ASTM F966

This consumer safety specification establishes the design requirements for the corner post extensions of full-size and non-full-size baby cribs to minimize the potential for strangulation of infants and young children who may attempt to climb out of the crib. It also provides the required information to be included in the instructions furnished with these cribs regarding the potential hazards to children wearing pacifiers, necklaces, or any other items around their necks.

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1. Scope

1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes design requirements for corner posts of full-size and non-full-size baby cribs (Note 1) to minimize the potential for strangulation of infants and young children who may attempt to climb out of the crib. It also provides information in the instructions furnished with cribs of the potential hazard to children wearing pacifiers, necklaces, or any other items around their necks.

Note 1-The terms "full-size" and "non-full-size" cribs are those used in the mandatory requirements for these products that were promulgated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and published in the Code of Federal Regulations as 16 CFR Parts 1508 and 1509.

2. Referenced Documents

16 CFR 1508 Requirements for Full-Size Baby Cribs
16 CFR 1509 Requirements for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs

Index Terms

Consumer safety specifications-infants/children; crib cornerpost extensions, consumer safety spec; ICS Number Code 97.190

Citing ASTM Standards

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