CPSC Approves New Mandatory Standard for Toddler Beds
On April 13, 2011, the Consumer Product Safety Commission unanimously approved a final rule that will establish a new mandatory safety standard for toddler beds. CPSC previously stated that the final rule is very similar to its April 2010 proposed rule.
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(See ITT’s Online Archives or 04/28/10 news, 10042845, for BP summary of the proposed rule.)
Based on ASTM F F1821-09 with Changes on Guardrails, Testing, Warning Labels
According to CPSC, the new standard is based on the ASTM voluntary standard for toddler beds (F1821-09), but with the following additions to strengthen the standard:
- The upper edge of the guardrail must be at least five inches above the toddler bed's mattress.
- Spindle/slat strength testing for toddler beds must be consistent with the testing required for crib spindles/slats.
- Separate warning labels to address entrapment and strangulation hazards must appear on toddler beds.
Cribs that Convert Into Toddler Beds Must also Comply
Cribs that convert into toddler beds also must comply with the new federal standard for toddler beds.
Goes into Effect for Toddler Beds Made 6 Months After Publication in FR
CPSC states that the mandatory standard will go into effect for toddler beds manufactured or imported on or after the date that is six months after the standard’s publication in the Federal Register.
Toddler Bed Rule due to CPSIA Requirement for Durable Infant/Toddler Products
The final rule addresses the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) requirement that CPSC issue mandatory safety standards for durable infant and toddler products that are substantially the same as or more stringent than the applicable voluntary standard or are more stringent than the current mandatory standard, as necessary. (See ITT’s Online Archives or 09/03/09 news, 09090320, for BP summary of this CPSIA requirement.)