ASTM F2264-09
(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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: F2264 – 09
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
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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 2.2 Federal Standards:
16 CFR-1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers establishment
Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
of performance requirements, test methods, and labeling re-
16 CFR-1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations, in-
quirements to minimize the hazards to users of scooters as
cluding sections:
identified in the introduction.
1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a
1.2 This specification is intended to cover use of this
Sharp Point in Toys or OtherArticles Intended for Use by
product for children ages 5 years and older.
Children Under Eight Years of Age
1.3 No scooter produced after the approval date of this
1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a
specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate
Sharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or Other Articles
compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all
Intended for Use by Children Under Eight Years of Age
requirements herein.
1500.50-53 Tests Methods for Simulating Use andAbuse
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3. Terminology
and are not considered standard.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3.1.1 conspicuous, adj—a label that is visible when the unit
test method portion, Section 7, of this consumer safety speci-
is assembled.
fication: This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.2 deck, n—the generally low horizontal platform on a
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
scooter upon which the user places one or both feet.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.3 dynamic load, n—force applied to an item by means
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
of motion or impact.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.4 manufacturer’s recommended use position, n—any
2. Referenced Documents position that is presented as a normal, allowable, or acceptable
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configuration for use of the product by the manufacturer in any
2.1 ASTM Standards:
descriptive or instructional literature. This specifically ex-
D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
cludes conditions such as when the scooter is unassembled
(completely or partially) or folded, and positions that the
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
manufacturer shows or explains as being unacceptable, unsafe,
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.52 on
or not recommended.
Scooters.
3.1.5 protective components, n—specific items added to a
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2009. Published September 2009. Originally
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2264 – 03. DOI:
product with the primary purpose of reducing a hazard such as
10.1520/F2264-09.
sharpedges,entrapmentholes,protrusions,etc.;normallythese
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components cover or shield the area of the hazard.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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3.1.6 scooter, n—a vehicle that has two or more wheels, a (5-mm) diameter rod, they shall also admit a ⁄2-in. (13-mm)
low platform, a vertical element for the user to grasp, and a diameter rod in order to prevent the trapping of fingers.
method of steering and is propelled by the user pushing one 5.4.3 Inaccessibility of Mech
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Designation:F2264–03 Designation: F2264 – 09
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
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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
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.
1.4Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegardedasthestandard.SIvalues,ifgiveninparentheses,areforinformation
only.
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 Thefollowingprecautionarycaveatpertainsonlytothetestmethodportion,Section7,ofthisconsumersafetyspecification:
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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
2.2 Federal Standards:
16 CFR-1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
16 CFR-1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations, including sections:
1500.48 TechnicalRequirementsforDeterminingaSharpPointinToysorOtherArticlesIntendedforUsebyChildrenUnder
Eight Years of Age
1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or Other Articles Intended for Use
by Children Under Eight Years of Age
1500.50-53 Tests Methods for Simulating Use and Abuse of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 conspicuous, adj—a label that is visible when the unit is assembled.
3.1.2 deck, n—the generally low horizontal platform on a scooter upon which the user places one or both feet.
3.1.3 dynamic load, n—force applied to an item by means of motion or impact.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.52 on Scooters.
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2003. Published March 2003. DOI: 10.1520/F2264-03.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2009. Published September 2009. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2264 – 03. DOI:
10.1520/F2264-09.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.1.4 manufacturer’s recommended use position, n—any position that is presented as a normal, allowable, or acceptable
configuration for use of the product by the manufacturer in any descriptive or instructional literature. This specifically excludes
conditions such as when the scooter is unassembled (completely or partially) or folded, and positions that the manufacturer shows
or explains as being unacceptable, unsafe, or not recommended.
3.1.5 protective components, n—specific items added to a product with the primary purpose of reducing
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