CPSC Publishes Direct Final Rule for Children’s Folding Chairs and Stools
 

On Wednesday April 1, 2020, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff published within the Federal Register a Direct Final Rule for 16 CFR Part 1232, Safety Standard for Children’s Folding Chairs and Stools. 16 CFR Part 1232 will now reference ASTM F2613-19, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Children’s Chairs and Stools as mandatory with no modifications. 

The previous version of the 16 CFR 1232 referenced the ASTM F2613-17a with no modifications. The 2019 version of the ASTM F2613 includes changes to the section for scissoring, shearing, pinching and products that fold, a force requirement for latching/locking mechanisms, plus other minor editorial revisions.

This Direct Final Rule will become effective July 6, 2020 unless the CPSC receives any significant or adverse comments by May 1, 2020.

Additional Information:  To view the Direct Final Rule publication within the Federal Register: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-04-01/pdf/2020-06334.pdf

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