Proposed Rule: October 19, 2015
The proposed rule would establish a safety standard for children's folding chairs and stools under the Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act, section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
A “children's chair” is defined as “seating furniture with a rigid frame that is intended to be used as a support for the body, limbs, or feet of a child when sitting or resting in an upright or reclining position.” A “children's stool” is defined as a “children's chair without back, or armrest.” The definition also defines “folding chair” and “folding stool” as “a children's chair or stool which can be folded for transport or storage.” ASTM F2613-14, Section 3. The standard covers a chair or stool intended to be used by a single child who can get in and get out of the product unassisted and with a seat height 15 inches or less, with or without a rocking base.
The rule would incorporate by reference the voluntary standard ASTM F2613-14, with several modifications.
The Commission proposes the following modifications to ASTM F2163-14: (1) Limit the scope of the proposed mandatory standard to children's folding chairs and folding stools; (2) change the stability test method to add a new performance requirement and test method to address sideways stability incidents in addition to rearwards stability incidents; and (3) revise the marking and labeling sections.
Proposed Rule: Safety Standard for Children's Folding Chairs and Stools
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Durable Infant or Toddler Products
Historical Documents
Briefing Package: Proposed Rule Safety Standard for Children's Folding Chairs and Stools
RCA: Proposed Rule Safety Standard for Children's Folding Chairs and Stools