ASTM F406-12a
(Specification)Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards
SCOPE
1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes testing requirements for structural integrity and performance requirements for non-full-size cribs/play yards, both rigid sided and mesh/fabric assemblies. It also provides requirements for labeling and instructional material. The term unit or product will refer to a non-full-size crib/play yard.
1.2 This specification covers a framed enclosure with a floor made for the purpose of providing sleeping and playing accommodations for a child who cannot climb out and is less than 35 in. (890 mm) in height. It also covers bassinet, changing table, or similar accessories to a non-full size crib/play yard. These accessories shall also comply with the applicable requirements of ASTM standards addressing those accessories. For example, a changing table that attaches to a play yard shall also comply with the applicable requirements in Specification F2388. This specification does not cover inflatable products.
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 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, 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 limitations prior to use.
Note 1—This consumer safety specification includes the following sections: TitleSection Scope1 Referenced Documents2 ASTM Standards2.1 Federal Regulations2.4 Terminology3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard3.1 Conspicuous3.1.2 Cord3.1.3 Corner Post3.1.4 Dropside/Dropgate3.1.5 Dynamic Load3.1.6 Fabric3.1.7 Foldable Side or End3.1.8 Key Structural Elements3.1.9 Manufacturer's Recommended Use Position3.1.10 Mattress3.1.11 Mesh3.1.12 Mesh/Fabric Crib3.1.13 Nonpaper Label3.1.16 Occupant3.1.17 Paper Label3.1.18 Play Yard3.1.19 Protrusion3.1.20 Rigid Sided Crib3.1.21 Seam3.1.22 Static Load3.1.23 Stationary Side3.1.24 Structural Failure3.1.26 Calibration and Standardization4 General Requirements5 Corner Posts5.1 Scissoring, Shearing, or Pinching5.6 Latching and Locking Mechanisms5.8 Openings5.9 Protective Components5.10 Labeling5.11 Stability5.12 Cord/Strap Length5.13 Coil Springs5.14 Entrapment in Accessories5.15 Mattress5.16 Mattress for Rigid Sided Products5.17 Protrusions5.18 Record Keeping5.20 Performance Requirements for Rigid Sided Units6 Crib-Side Height6.2 Spacing of Unit Components6.3 Hardware6.4 Fasteners6.5 Construction and Finishing6.6 Requirements for Cutouts6.7 Plastic Teething Rail6.11 Cyclic Test6.12 Side(s) or End(s) Latch Testing, or Both6.13 Dropgate Latch Testing6.13.1 Foldable Side or End Latch Testing6.13.2 Mattress Support System Vertical Impact Test Requirements6.14 Mattress Support System Testing6.15 Crib Side Test Requirements6.16 Spindle/Slat Strength Testing6.17 Performance Requirements for Mesh/Fabric Units7 Height of Sides7.2 Side Deflection and Strength7.3 Floor Strength7.4 Top Rail Covering Material7.5 Mesh Requirements7.6 Mesh Openings7.6.1 Mesh Strength7.6.2 Fabric Material Requirements7.7 Fabric Strength7.7.1 Mesh/Fabric Assembly Requirements7.8 Sewn Assembly7.8.1 Seam Strength7.8.2 Mesh/Fabric Attachment Strength7.8.3 Mattress Vertical Displacement7.9 Top Rail Configuration7.10 Top Rail to Corner Post Attachment7.11 Test Methods8 Component Spacing Test Apparatus8.1 Component-Spa...
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Designation:F406 −12a
StandardConsumer Safety Specification for
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Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF406;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This consumer safety specification addresses incidents associated with non-full-size cribs/play
yards that were identified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Incidents identified by the CPSC and addressed in this standard include asphyxiation due to
entrapmentinmeshdropsideunitsleftwithasidedown,strangulationbyentanglementonprotruding
hardware, strangulation by button entrapment in mesh openings, strangulation due to failure of the
center hinge on a top rail, collapse or failure of the locking devices, collapse of the floor or sides, and
choking on vinyl bitten from the top rail. This specification also addresses wooden non-full-size crib
injuries or deaths due to entanglement on corner post extensions, dislodgment of slats resulting from
breakage or failure of glue joints, collapse of mattress support, detachment of screws, dislodgement
of teething rails, and entanglement on cords or strings.
This specification is not intended to cover non-full-size cribs/play yards that are either blatantly
misused or abused. This specification is written within current state-of-the-art of non-full-size
crib/play yard technology and is intended to be updated if substantive information becomes available
that necessitates additional requirements or justifies revision of existing requirements.
1. Scope means, indicate compliance with this specification unless it
conforms to all applicable requirements contained herein,
1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes testing
before and after all testing.
requirements for structural integrity and performance require-
ments for non-full-size cribs/play yards, both rigid sided and
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
mesh/fabric assemblies. It also provides requirements for
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
labeling and instructional material. The term unit or product
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
will refer to a non-full-size crib/play yard.
and are not considered standard.
1.2 Thisspecificationcoversaframedenclosurewithafloor 1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
made for the purpose of providing sleeping and playing
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
accommodations for a child who cannot climb out and is less standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
than 35 in. (890 mm) in height. It also covers bassinet,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
changing table, or similar accessories to a non-full size of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
crib/play yard. These accessories shall also comply with the
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
applicable requirements of ASTM standards addressing those tions prior to use.
accessories. For example, a changing table that attaches to a
NOTE 1—This consumer safety specification includes the following
playyardshallalsocomplywiththeapplicablerequirementsin
sections:
Specification F2388. This specification does not cover inflat-
Title Section
able products.
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2
1.3 No product produced after the approval date of this
ASTM Standards 2.1
consumer safety specification shall, either by label or other
Federal Regulations 2.4
Terminology 3
Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard 3.1
1
Conspicuous 3.1.2
This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Commit-
Cord 3.1.3
tee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
Corner Post 3.1.4
F15.18onCribs,ToddlerBeds,PlayYards,Bassinets,CradlesandChangingTables.
Dropside/Dropgate 3.1.5
Current edition approved May 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originally
Dynamic Load 3.1.6
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F406–12. DOI:
Fabric 3.1.7
10.1520/F0406-12A.
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F406−12a
Foldable Side or End 3.1.8 Test Procedure for Latches to Prevent Folding 8.6.5
Key Structural Elements 3.1.9 of a Foldable Side or End
Manufacturer’s Recommended Use Position 3.1.10 Mattress Support System Vertical Impact Test for 8.7
Mattress 3.1.11 Rigid Sided Products
Mattress Support System Test for Rigid Sided 8.8
Mesh 3.1.12
Mesh/Fabric Crib 3.1.13 P
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Designation:F406–12 Designation: F406 – 12a
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
1
Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF406;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Thisconsumersafetyspecificationaddressesincidentsassociatedwithnon-full-sizecribs/playyards
that were identified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Incidents identified by the CPSC and addressed in this standard include asphyxiation due to
entrapment in mesh drop side units left with a side down, strangulation by entanglement on protruding
hardware, strangulation by button entrapment in mesh openings, strangulation due to failure of the
center hinge on a top rail, collapse or failure of the locking devices, collapse of the floor or sides, and
choking on vinyl bitten from the top rail. This specification also addresses wooden non-full-size crib
injuries or deaths due to entanglement on corner post extensions, dislodgment of slats resulting from
breakage or failure of glue joints, collapse of mattress support, detachment of screws, dislodgement
of teething rails, and entanglement on cords or strings.
This specification is not intended to cover non-full-size cribs/play yards that are either blatantly
misused or abused. This specification is written within current state-of-the-art of non-full-size
crib/play yard technology and is intended to be updated if substantive information becomes available
that necessitates additional requirements or justifies revision of existing requirements.
1. Scope
1.1 Thisconsumersafetyspecificationestablishestestingrequirementsforstructuralintegrityandperformancerequirementsfor
non-full-size cribs/play yards, both rigid sided and mesh/fabric assemblies. It also provides requirements for labeling and
instructional material. The term unit or product will refer to a non-full-size crib/play yard.
1.2 This specification covers a framed enclosure with a floor made for the purpose of providing sleeping and playing
accommodations for a child who cannot climb out and is less than 35 in. (890 mm) in height. It also covers bassinet, changing
table, or similar accessories to a non-full size crib/play yard. These accessories shall also comply with the applicable requirements
ofASTM standards addressing those accessories. For example, a changing table that attaches to a play yard shall also comply with
the applicable requirements in Specification F2388. This specification does not cover inflatable products.
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 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, 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 limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—This consumer safety specification includes the following sections:
Title Section
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2
ASTM Standards 2.1
Federal Regulations 2.4
Terminology 3
1
This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.18
on Cribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles and Changing Tables.
Current edition approved Jan. 15,May 1, 2012. Published FebruaryMay 2012. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 20112012 as
F406–11b.F406 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/F0406-12A.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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F406 – 12a
Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard 3.1
Conspicuous 3.1.2
Cord 3.1.3
Corner Post 3.1.4
Dropside/Dropgate 3.1.5
Dynamic Load 3.1.6
Fabr
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