ASTM F2933-21

Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Crib Mattresses

ABSTRACT
This consumer safety specification establishes design requirements, testing requirements and methods, and requirements for labeling for full-size and non-full-size crib mattresses. Crib mattress produced after the approval date of this specification shall be deemed non-compliant unless it conforms to all requirements described by the specification. The standard covers calibration and standardization, test methods, and marking and labeling.
SCOPE
1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes design requirements, testing requirements and methods, and requirements for labeling for full-size crib mattresses, non-full-size crib mattresses, and after-market mattresses for play yards and non-full size cribs.  
1.2 No crib mattress 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 requirements contained herein.  
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Jun-2021
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.66 - Crib Mattresses

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2933 −21
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
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Crib Mattresses
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2933; 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.
1. Scope F2194 Consumer Safety Specification for Bassinets and
Cradles
1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes design
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requirements, testing requirements and methods, and require- 2.2 Federal Standards:
ments for labeling for full-size crib mattresses, non-full-size
16 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain
crib mattresses, and after-market mattresses for play yards and Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
non-full size cribs.
16 CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a
Sharp Point in Toys and Other Articles for Use by
1.2 No crib mattress produced after the approval date of this
Children Under Eight Years of Age
consumer safety specification shall, either by label or other
16 CFR 1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a
means, indicate compliance with this specification unless it
Sharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or Other Articles
conforms to all requirements contained herein.
Intended for Use by Children Under Eight Years of Age
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
16 CFR 1501 Method for Identifying Toys and Other Ar-
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
ticles Intended for Use by Children Under Three Years of
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
Age Which Present Choking, Aspiration or Ingestion
information only and are not considered standard.
Hazards Because of Small Parts
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
16 CFR 1219 Requirements for Full-Size Baby Cribs
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
16 CFR 1220 Requirements for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
16 CFR 1632 Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
and Mattress Pads
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
16 CFR 1633 Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame)
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
of Mattress Sets
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CP-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
SIA)
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3. Terminology
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1 Definitions:
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.1 after-market mattress for play yard or non-full-size
2 crib, n—a mattress sold or distributed for a play yard or
2.1 ASTM Standards:
non-full-sized crib.
D3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
3.1.1.1 Discussion—This does not include a replacement
F406 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size
mattress provided or sold by an original equipment manufac-
Baby Cribs/Play Yards
turer (OEM) if, and only if, it is equivalent with respect to
F1169 Consumer Safety Specification for Full-Size Baby
dimensions, and specifications to the mattress that was pro-
Cribs
vided with the original product.
3.1.2 conspicuous, adj—visible, when the mattress is being
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This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Commit-
handled by a consumer.
tee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F15.66 on Crib Mattresses.
3.1.3 core, n—main support system that may be present in a
Current edition approved June 15, 2021. Published July 2021. Originally
mattress, such as springs, foam, hair block, or resilient filling.
approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as F2933 – 19. DOI:
10.1520/F2933-21.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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F2933−21
NOTE 1—Mattresses that do not have any exterior components other
3.1.4 crib, n—bed that is designed to provide sleeping
than ticking (for example, vents, vibrating motors, zippers, and so forth)
accommodations for an infant which have specific
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Designation: F2933 − 19 F2933 − 21
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
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Crib Mattresses
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2933; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes design requirements, testing requirements and methods, and requirements for
labeling for full-size crib mattresses, non-full-size crib mattresses, and after-market mattresses for play yards and non-full size
cribs.
1.2 No crib mattress 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 requirements contained herein.
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
F406 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards
F1169 Consumer Safety Specification for Full-Size Baby Cribs
F2194 Consumer Safety Specification for Bassinets and Cradles
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2.2 Federal Standards:
16 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
16 CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Point in Toys and Other Articles for Use by Children Under
Eight Years of Age
16 CFR 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
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This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.66
on Crib Mattresses.
Current edition approved June 15, 2019June 15, 2021. Published July 2019July 2021. Originally approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 20182019 as
F2933 – 18.F2933 – 19. DOI: 10.1520/F2933-19.10.1520/F2933-21.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capital St., NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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F2933 − 21
16 CFR 1501 Method for Identifying Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children Under Three Years of Age Which
Present Choking, Aspiration or Ingestion Hazards Because of Small Parts
16 CFR 1219 Requirements for Full-Size Baby Cribs
16 CFR 1220 Requirements for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs
16 CFR 1632 Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads
16 CFR 1633 Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 after-market mattress for play yard or non-full-size crib, n—a mattress sold or distributed for a play yard or non-full-sized
crib.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
This does not include a replacement mattress provided or sold by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) if, and only if, it
is equivalent with respect to dimensions, and specifications to the mattress that was provided with the original product.
3.1.2 conspicuous, adj—visible, when the mattress is being handled by a consumer.
3.1.3 core, n—main support system that
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