1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes testing requirements for structural integrity and performance requirements for children’s folding chairs. It also provides requirements for labeling. The term unit or product will refer to a child’s folding chair.

1.2 This specification covers a folding chair intended to be used by a child with a seat height 15 in. or less.

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 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.

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

D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test

F404 Consumer Safety Specification for High Chairs

F406 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards

F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety

F1561 Performance Requirements for Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use

Federal Regulations

Keywords

children’s folding chair; Children; Folding chairs ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 97.140 (Furniture); 97.190 (Equipment for children)

Citing ASTM Standards

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