This specification covers the minimum performance requirements and associated durability test for bean bag chairs (with and without zippers) for the intension of reducing possible choking and suffocation hazards associated with their use. The two types of bean bag chairs covered here are those designed to be refilled, and those designed with permanent closures and not intended to be refilled.

This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.

1. Scope

1.1 This specification is intended to reduce choking and suffocation hazard(s) associated with bean bag chairs.

1.2 This specification covers bean bag chairs with and without zippers.

1.3 This specification covers two types of bean bag chairs:

1.3.1 Those designed to be refilled, and

1.3.2 Those designed with permanent closures and not intended to be refilled.

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 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.

Keywords

bean bag chairs; furnishings; safety specifications; Bean bag chairs; Children's furniture ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 97.140 (Furniture)

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