ASTM F2264-14(2019)
(Specification)Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powered Scooters
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powered Scooters
SCOPE
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers establishment of performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to minimize the hazards to users of scooters as identified in the introduction.
1.2 This specification is intended to cover use of this product for children ages 5 years and older.
1.3 No scooter produced after the approval date of this specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all requirements herein.
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 precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this consumer safety 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.
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.
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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.
Designation: F2264 −14 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
Non-Powered Scooters
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2264; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This consumer safety performance specification addresses scooter incidents that were identified by
the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). With the recent introduction and popularity of
new lightweight scooters, related injuries to children less than 15 years old have dramatically
increased. The purpose of this consumer safety specification is to establish nationally recognized
safety requirements for nonpowered scooters.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers establishment 2.1 ASTM Standards:
of performance requirements, test methods, and labeling re- D3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
quirements to minimize the hazards to users of scooters as
2.2 Federal Standards:
identified in the introduction.
16 CFR-1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain
Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
1.2 This specification is intended to cover use of this
16 CFR-1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations, in-
product for children ages 5 years and older.
cluding sections:
1.3 No scooter produced after the approval date of this
1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp
specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate
Point in Toys or Other Articles Intended for Use by
compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all
Children Under Eight Years of Age
requirements herein.
1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
MetalorGlassEdgeinToysorOtherArticlesIntendedfor
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical Use by Children Under Eight Years of Age
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
1500.50-53 Tests Methods for Simulating Use and Abuse
and are not considered standard. of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3. Terminology
test method portion, Section 7, of this consumer safety speci-
fication: This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 conspicuous, adj—a label that is visible when the unit
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
is assembled.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.2 deck, n—the generally low horizontal platform on a
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
scooter upon which the user places one or both feet.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.3 dynamic load, n—forceappliedtoanitembymeansof
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
motion or impact.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1.4 manufacturer’s recommended use position, n—any
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
position that is presented as a normal, allowable, or acceptable
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
configuration for use of the product by the manufacturer in any
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
descriptive or instructional literature. This specifically ex-
cludes conditions such as when the scooter is unassembled
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.52 on
Scooters. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2019. Published October 2019. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F2264 – 14. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F2264-14R19. the ASTM website.
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F2264 − 14 (2019)
(completely or partially) or folded, and positions that the will admit a ⁄16-in. (5-mm) diameter rod, it will also admit a
manufacturer shows or explains as being unacceptable, unsafe, ⁄2-in. (13-mm)–diameter rod at all positions of the hinge.
or not recommended.
5.4.2 Accessible Clearances for Moveable Segments—This
requirement concerns clearances between movable segments
3.1.5 protective components, n—specific items added to a
on scooters intended for children, where the potential for
product with the primary purpose of reducing a hazard such as
pinching or crushing fingers or other appendages exists. It
sharpedges,entrapmentholes,protrusions,etc.;normallythese
includes, but is not limited to, wheels and rigid-wheel wells,
components cover or shield the area of the hazard.
fenders, or the radial clearance between the wheels and chassis
3.1.6 scooter, n—a vehicle that has two or more wheels, a
of scooters. If such accessible clearances admit a ⁄16-in.
low platform, a vertical element for the user to grasp, and a
(5-mm) diameter rod, they shall also admit a ⁄2-in. (13-mm)
method of steering and is propelled by the user pushing one
diameter rod in order to prevent the trapping of fingers.
foot against the ground with the other foot resting on the
5.4.3 Inaccessibility of Mechanisms—Mechanisms in scoot-
platform.
ers shall not have any accessible part of the mechanism present
3.1.7 static load, n—a vertically downward load applied by
a pinch or laceration hazard.
a dead weight or other means.
5.5 Labeling—Warning labels or warnings applied directly
4. General Testing Requirements
onto the surface of the product shall be permanent when tested
in accordance with 7.10.
4.1 The unit shall be completely assembled, unless other-
wise noted, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Performance Requirements
4.2 The product to be tested shall be in a room with an
6.1 All components specified under Test Methods 7.1 – 7.7
ambient temperature of 73 6 9°F (23 6 5°C) for at least 1 h
shall not show any evidence of material separation, visible
prior to testing. Testing shall then be conducted within this
cracking, or component failure that presents a hazard to the
temperature range unless a test specifically requires another
user. Permanent deformation of the scooter deck shall be
temperature.
allowed after the test, provided there is no contact with the
4.3 All testing required by this specification shall be con-
ground by any structural or rigid component when the scooter
ducted on the same unit unless otherwise specified (see 7.1).
is stood upright, resting on all wheels with the steering in the
forward direction.
5. General Requirements
6.2 Brakes (for Scooters with Brakes)—The braking system
5.1 The unit shall conform to the federal regulations speci-
(hand or foot operated) shall prevent the scooter’s wheel from
fied in 2.2 of this specification both before and after all testing.
rotating more than ⁄4 revolution when tested in accordance
5.2 Prior to testing, any exposed parts shall be smooth and
with 7.8.
free of splinters, spurs, and burrs.
5.3 Latching Mechanisms—Any unit that folds shall have a
7. Test Methods
latching device or other provision in the design that will
7.1 If, during the course of conducting the test methods in
prevent the unit from unintentional folding when properly
this safety specification, a test sample suffers any permanent
placed in the manufacturer’s recommended use position. Prod-
deformation or damage, an additional test sample of the same
ucts with latching devices for prevention of unintentional
model shall be used for the remainder of the test methods.
foldingshallbetestedinaccordancewith7.9.Duringandupon
completion of this test, the unit shall remain latched in its
7.2 Deck Test:
manufacturer’s recommended use position.
7.2.1 Apply a static load of three times the manufacturer’s
maximum specified weight limit, or 600 lb (273 kg) if there is
5.4 Folding Mechanisms, Hinges, and Clearances—This
no maximum specified weight limit, to a nominal 6 by 6 by
requirement is intended to eliminate possible crushing,
2-in. (15 by 15 by 5-cm) wooden block centered between the
laceration, or pinching hazards that might occur in folding
front and rear axles of the scooter and centered axially. The
mechanisms and hinges. Examples are the motion of a hinge
load shall be applied for a period of 5 min.
that produces a scissor action and the changing clearances at
the hinge line between two hinged portions, such that th
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