ASTM F1169-99
(Specification)Standard Specification for Full Size Baby Crib
Standard Specification for Full Size Baby Crib
SCOPE
1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes testing requirements for structural integrity of cribs. It also provides requirements for labelling and instructional material.
1.2 The issue of mattress support system is addressed to reduce or eliminate the likelihood of the support system becoming inadvertantly disengaged.
1.3 No crib 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.
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Designation: F 1169 – 99
Standard Specification for
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Full-Size Baby Crib
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1169; 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 crib accidents that were identified by the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
FortheperiodJan.1,1980throughDec.31,1983,167incidentsconcerningfailureofcribhardware
and other structural components of cribs were reported to the CPSC. These incidents accounted for 34
deaths, 22 potentially fatal entrapments, 7 medically treated injuries, 47 minor injuries such as bumps
andbruisesand57incidentswithoutinjury.Additionalincidentsofasimilarnaturehavebeenreported
subsequent to this period.
In response to the accident data collected by the CPSC, this consumer safety specification attempts
to minimize the risk of injury or death due to: failure of mattress support hardware, failure of glued
or bolted connections, dropside latch failure, and dislodgment of teething rails. This safety
specification also addresses incidents associated with poor maintenance or assembly by means of
requirements for the contents of instructional literature that must accompany a crib.
1. Scope 3. Calibration and Standardization
1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes testing 3.1 All testing shall be conducted on a concrete floor which
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requirements for structural integrity of cribs. It also provides may be covered with ⁄8-in. (3-mm) thick vinyl floor covering.
requirements for labelling and instructional material. 3.2 The crib shall be completely assembled, unless other-
1.2 The issue of mattress support system is addressed to wise noted, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
reduce or eliminate the likelihood of the support system
4. Conditioning
becoming inadvertantly disengaged.
4.1 No testing shall be conducted within 48 h of gluing.
1.3 No crib produced after the approval date of this con-
sumer safety specification shall, either by label or other means, 4.2 The item to be tested shall be in a room with ambient
temperature of 73.4 6 9°F (23 6 5°C) for at least 24 h prior
indicate compliance with this specification unless it conforms
to all requirements contained herein. to testing. Testing shall then be conducted within this tempera-
ture range.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
test methods portion, Sections 5-9, of this specification: This
TEST METHODS
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
5. Vertical Impact Testing
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
5.1 General—This test consists of dropping a specified
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
weight repeatedly onto a foam pad supported by the crib
tions prior to use.
mattress support system.
5.2 Significance and Use—This test assists in evaluating the
2. Referenced Document
structural integrity of the crib assembly. Glue joints and other
2.1 Federal Standard:
2 means of fastening are subjected to abusive loads and stresses.
CFR 1508 Requirements for Full-Size Baby Cribs
5.3 Apparatus for Vertical Impact Testing:
5.3.1 The weight used in conducting this test shall have a
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-15 on
circular contact area of 1 ft (930 cm ) (13.5-in. diameter) (343
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F 15.18 Cribs,
mm) with a 0.125-in. (3-mm) radius to ease the edge between
Toddler Beds, and Play Yards.
the circular contact surface and the vertical cylindrical surface.
Current edition approved April 10, 1999. Published July 1999. Originally
published as F 1169 – 88. Last previous edition F 1169 – 88 (1993). 5.3.1.1 The total weight shall be 45 lb (20.4 kg).
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Available from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
5.3.1.2 The weight shall pivot freely.
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5.3.2 A 4-in. (100-mm) thick open cell polyurethane foam
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pad having a density of 1 lb/ft (16 kg/m ) covered witha5to
15 gage vinyl material (tick) shall be used to represent a
mattress.
5.4 Procedure for Vertical Impact Testing of Full Size C
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