ASTM F2388-04

Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Baby Changing Tables for Domestic Use

SCOPE
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to promote the safe use of baby changing tables by caregivers.
1.2 This specification covers products sold for domestic use for children up to a weight of 30 lb (13.6 kg).
1.3 Changing pads are only covered by this specification if they are sold as part of the changing table.
1.4 Changing tables intended to be attached to a non-full-size crib/play yard shall conform to the requirements of this specification and Specification F 406.
1.5 No changing table 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 applicable requirements contained herein, before and after all testing.
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion in 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2004
• ICS: 97.190 - Equipment for children
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.18 - Cribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles and Baby Changing Products

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F2388-04e1 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Baby Changing Tables for Domestic Use
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F406-22 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F1169-19 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Full-Size Baby Cribs
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 2388 – 04
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
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Baby Changing Tables for Domestic Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2388; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This consumer safety specification addresses incidents associated with baby changing tables
identified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Incidents involved collapse,
falls from the table, and entrapment in structural members.
In response to incident data collected by CPSC, this consumer safety specification attempts to
minimize the risk of injury and death due to: (1) falls from changing tables, (2) failure of structural
or mechanical components, (3) instability and entrapment in openings in the table structure. This
specification also contains requirements for warnings and instructional materials directed to parents or
caregivers.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This consumer safety specification covers performance 2.1 ASTM Standards:
requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to pro- D 3359 Test Method for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
mote the safe use of baby changing tables by caregivers. F 406 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size
1.2 This specification covers products sold for domestic use Baby Cribs/Play Yards
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for children up to a weight of 30 lb (13.6 kg). 2.2 Federal Regulations:
1.3 Changing pads are only covered by this specification if 16 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain
they are sold as part of the changing table. Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
1.4 Changing tables intended to be attached to a non-full- 16 CFR 1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations in-
size crib/play yard shall conform to the requirements of this cluding sections:
specification and Specification F 406. 16 CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a
1.5 No changing table produced after the approval date of Sharp Point in Toys or Other Articles Intended for Use by
this specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate Children Under Eight Years of Age
compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all 16 CFR 1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a
applicable requirements contained herein, before and after all Sharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or Other Articles
testing. Intended for Use by Children Under Eight Years of Age
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the 16 CFR 1500.50-.52 Test Methods for Simulating Use and
test method portion in Section 7 of this specification. This Abuse of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, Children
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user 16 CFR 1501 Method for Identifying Toys and Other
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health Articles Intended for Use by Children Under Three Years
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory require- of Age Which Present Choking, Aspiration or Ingestion
ments prior to use. Hazards Because of Small Parts
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.18 on the ASTM website.
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Cribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles and Changing Tables. Available from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Washing-
Current edition approved July 1, 2004. Published July 2004. ton, D.C. 20207, website: www.cpsc.gov.
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F2388–04
3.1.1 changing table, n—an elevated, freestanding structure limited in depth to 0.375-in. (9.53-mm) maximum by another
generally designed to support and retain a child with a body rigid surface shall be permissible (see Fig. 1). The product shall
weight of up to 30 lb (13.6 kg) in a horizontal position for the be evaluated in all manufacturer’s use positions.
purpose of allowing a caregiver to change the child’s diaper.
6. Performance Requirements
Changing tables may convert from or to other items of
6.1 Protective Components—If a child can grasp protective
furniture, such as, but not limited to
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