ASTM F2549-22

Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Frame Child Carriers

ABSTRACT
This consumer safety specification is intended to address incidents reported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) relating to frame child carriers. In response to the incident data compiled by the CPSC, this consumer safety specification attempts to minimize the hazards associated with these products from the following: occupant retention, structural integrity, and deficiency of consumer education regarding product use. This consumer safety specification is intended to deal with reasonably foreseeable use and misuse of the products. Performance requirements of the frame child carriers shall be determined by subjecting them to the following tests: leg opening test, dynamic strength test, static load test, stability test, locking device test, unintentional folding test, and removal of protective components test such as torque test and tension test. Instructions shall be provided with the product and shall be easy to read and understand. Instructions for assembly, use, maintenance, and cleaning of the product, and warnings, where applicable, shall be included.
SCOPE
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers performance requirements, test methods, and marking requirements to promote safe use of frame child carriers.  
1.2 This consumer safety specification is intended to minimize the risk of injury to a child from the normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse of these products.  
1.3 For the purposes of this consumer safety specification, a frame child carrier is a product, normally of sewn fabric construction on a tubular metal or other frame, which is designed to carry a child, in an upright position, on the back of the caregiver. A frame child carrier is intended for use with a child that is able to sit upright unassisted and weighs between 16 lb and 50 lb (7.3 kg and 22.7 kg). The frame child carrier is intended to be worn on the back of the caregiver’s body, with the carrier, and thus the child, suspended from both shoulders of the caregiver. The seated position of the child is either facing towards or away from the caregiver.  
1.4 No frame child carrier produced after the approval date of this consumer safety specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate compliance with the specification unless it complies with all of the requirements contained herein.  
1.5 This consumer safety specification is not intended to address incidents and injuries resulting from the interaction of other persons or objects with the caregiver and child while the frame child carrier is in use.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2022
• ICS: 97.190 - Equipment for children
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.21 - Infant Carriers, Bouncers and Baby Swings

Standards Content (Sample)

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: F2549 −22
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
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Frame Child Carriers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2549; 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 specification addresses incidents associated with frame child carriers
identified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
In response to incident data compiled by the CPSC, this specification attempts to minimize fall
hazards associated with occupant retention and structural integrity of the product(s), as well as the
deficiency of consumer education regarding product use.
This specification is intended to cover normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse or abuse of
the product(s).
This specification is written within the current state-of-the-art of frame child carrier technology and
will be updated whenever substantive information becomes available that necessitates additional
requirements or justifies the revision of existing requirements.
1. Scope other persons or objects with the caregiver and child while the
frame child carrier is in use.
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers performance
requirements, test methods, and marking requirements to 1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
promote safe use of frame child carriers.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
1.2 This consumer safety specification is intended to mini-
and are not considered standard.
mize the risk of injury to a child from the normal use and
reasonably foreseeable misuse of these products. 1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
test method portion, Section 7, of this specification. This
1.3 For the purposes of this consumer safety specification, a
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
frame child carrier is a product, normally of sewn fabric
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
construction on a tubular metal or other frame, which is
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
designed to carry a child, in an upright position, on the back of
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
the caregiver. A frame child carrier is intended for use with a
regulatory limitations prior to use.
child that is able to sit upright unassisted and weighs between
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
16 lb and 50 lb (7.3 kg and 22.7 kg). The frame child carrier is
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
intended to be worn on the back of the caregiver’s body, with
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
the carrier, and thus the child, suspended from both shoulders
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
ofthecaregiver.Theseatedpositionofthechildiseitherfacing
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
towards or away from the caregiver.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.4 No frame child carrier produced after the approval date
of this consumer safety specification shall, either by label or
2. Referenced Documents
other means, indicate compliance with the specification unless
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
it complies with all of the requirements contained herein.
F2236 Consumer Safety Specification for Soft Infant and
1.5 This consumer safety specification is not intended to
Toddler Carriers
address incidents and injuries resulting from the interaction of
D3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.21 on
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Infant Carriers, Bouncers and Baby Swings. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved April 1, 2022. Published May 2022. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F2549 – 14a. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F2549-22. the ASTM website.
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F2549 − 14a F2549 − 22
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
1
Frame Child Carriers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2549; 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 specification is intended to address incidents reported addresses incidents
associated with frame child carriers identified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) relating to frame child carriers.(CPSC).
In response to the incident data compiled by the CPSC, this consumer safety specification attempts
to minimize thefall hazards associated with these products from the following: (1)occupant
retention,retention (2)and structural integrity, andintegrity of (3)the product(s), as well as the
deficiency of consumer education regarding product use. This consumer safety specification is
intended to deal with reasonably foreseeable use and misuse of the products. This consumer safety
specification does not apply to products that are blatantly misused, nor does it apply to products used
by consumers in a careless manner, violating normal practice or disregarding the instructions or
warnings provided with the product, or both.
This specification is intended to cover normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse or abuse of
the product(s).
This specification is written within the current state-of-the-art of frame child carrier technology and
will be updated whenever substantive information becomes available that necessitates additional
requirements or justifies the revision of existing requirements.
1. Scope
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers performance requirements, test methods, and marking requirements to promote safe
use of frame child carriers.
1.2 This consumer safety specification is intended to minimize the risk of injury to a child from the normal use and reasonably
foreseeable misuse of these products.
1.3 For the purposes of definition, this consumer safety specification, a frame child carrier is a product, normally of sewn fabric
construction on a tubular metal or other frame, which is designed to carry a child, in an upright position, on the back of the
caregiver. A frame child carrier is intended for use with a child that is able to sit upright unassisted and weighs between 16 and
50 lb (7.3 and 18.1 kg). 16 lb and 50 lb (7.3 kg and 22.7 kg). The frame child carrier is intended to be worn on the back of the
caregiver’s body, with the carrier, and thus the child, suspended from both shoulders of the caregiver. The seated position of the
child is either facing towards or away from the caregiver.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.21 on Infant Carriers,
Bouncers and Baby Swings.
Current edition approved July 1, 2014April 1, 2022. Published August 2014May 2022. Originally approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as
F2549 – 14.F2549 – 14a. DOI: 10.1520/F2549-14A.10.1520/F2549-22.
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1.4 No frame child carrier produced after the approval date of this consumer safety specification shall, either by label or other
means, indicate compliance with the specification unless it complies with all of the requirements contained herein.
1.5 This consumer safety specification is not intended to address incidents and injuries resulting from the interaction of other
persons or objects with the caregiver and child while the frame child carrier is in use.
1.6 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.
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this consumer safety specification.
This standard may involve the use of hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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
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