ASTM-F963 2011

$67.71

F963-11 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety

Published By	Publication Date	Number of Pages
ASTM	2011	68

Guaranteed Safe Checkout

Categories: 97.200.50 - Toys, ASTM

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our online customer service team by clicking on the bottom right corner. We’re here to assist you 24/7.
Email:[email protected]

Description

1.1 This specification relates to possible hazards that may not be recognized readily by the public and that may be encountered in the normal use for which a toy is intended or after reasonably foreseeable abuse. It does not purport to cover every conceivable hazard of a particular toy. This specification does not cover product performance or quality, except as related to safety. Except for the labeling requirements pointing out the functional hazards and age range for which the toy is intended, this specification has no requirements for those aspects of a toy that present an inherent and recognized hazard as part of the function of the toy. Such an example is a sharp point necessary for the function of a needle. The needle is an inherent hazard that is well understood by the purchaser of a toy sewing kit, and this hazard is communicated to the user as part of the normal educational process.

1.2 On the other hand, while a riding toy has inherent hazards associated with its use (for example, falling off onto the sidewalk), the possible hazards associated with its construction (sharp edges, exposed mechanisms, etc.) will be minimized by the application of this specification.

1.3 This specification covers requirements and contains test methods for toys intended for use by children under 14 years of age. Different age limits for various requirements will be found in this specification. These limits reflect the nature of the hazards and expected mental or physical ability, or both, of a child to cope with the hazards.

1.4 Articles not covered by this specification are as follows: Bicycles Tricycles Non-Powered Scooters (see Consumer Safety Specification F2264 ) Recreational Powered Scooters and Pocket Bikes (see Consumer Safety Specification F2641 ) Sling shots and sharp-pointed darts Playground equipment Non-powder guns Kites Hobby and craft items in which the finished item is not primarily of play value Model kits in which the finished item is not primarily of play value Crayons, paints, chalks, and other similar art materials in which the material itself or the finished item is not primarily of play value, except that all art materials, whether or not a component of a toy, must comply with LHAMA, in accordance with 4.29.1-4.29.3. Toy Chests Sporting goods, camping goods, athletic equipment, musical instruments, juvenile products, and furniture; however, toys that are their counterparts are covered. (It is recognized that there is often a fine line between, for example, a musical instrument or a sporting item and its toy counterpart. The intention of the producer or distributor, as well as normal use and reasonably foreseeable abuse, determines whether the item is a toy counterpart.) Powered models of aircraft, rockets, boats, and land vehicles; however, toys that are their counterparts are covered. Constant air inflatables

1.5 General guidelines for age labeling toys and toy packaging are contained in Annex A1.

1.6 Information regarding packaging and shipping is contained in Annex A2.

1.7 This consumer safety specification includes the following sections:

1.8 The values stated first are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.9 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

PDF Catalog

PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Scope
2	Referenced Documents
4	Terminology FIG. 1
5	FIG. 2
6	FIG. 3 FIG. 4
7	FIG. 5 FIG. 6 FIG. 7
8	Safety Requirements
9	TABLE 1 TABLE 2
11	FIG. 8
12	FIG. 9
14	FIG. 10
15	FIG. 11 TABLE 3
16	FIG. 12
17	FIG. 13
18	FIG. 14 FIG. 15
19	FIG. 16
23	FIG. 17
24	FIG. 18 FIG. 19 FIG. 20
25	FIG. 21 FIG. 22 FIG. 23
26	Labeling Requirements FIG. 24 FIG. 25
29	Instructional Literature
30	Producer’s Markings Test Methods TABLE 4
35	TABLE 5
36	FIG. 26
37	FIG. 27 FIG. 28 FIG. 29
38	FIG. 30 FIG. 31
39	TABLE 6
41	FIG. 32 FIG. 33
42	FIG. 34 FIG. 35
43	FIG. 36
44	FIG. 36
45	FIG. 36
46	Identification Keywords FIG. 36
47	FIG. 36
48	FIG. 36 FIG. 37
49	FIG. 38 FIG. 39
50	A1. AGE GRADING GUIDELINES + A1.1 Purpose and Scope A1.2 Criteria for Establishing Age Grades A1.3 Tools FIG. 40
51	A1.4 Safety Considerations of Age Grading A1.5 Descriptive Age Labeling
52	A2. PACKAGING AND SHIPPING A2.1 Packaging A2.2 Shipping A3. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR TOYS ATTACHED TO CRIBS OR PLAYPENS A3.1 Purpose and Scope A3.2 Guidelines A4. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR BATH TOY PROJECTIONS A4.1 Purpose and Scope A4.2 Guidelines
53	A5. FLAMMABILITY TESTING PROCEDURE FOR SOLIDS AND SOFT TOYS A5.1 Purpose A5.2 Definitions A5.3 Exemptions A5.4 Sample Preparation for Solids and Soft Toys A5.5 Procedure for Solids and Soft Toys FIG. A5.1
54	FIG. A5.2
55	A5.6 Requirements
56	A6. FLAMMABILITY TESTING PROCEDURE FOR FABRICS A6.1 Purpose A6.2 Definitions A6.3 Exemptions A6.4 Sample Preparation A6.5 Test Procedure FIG. A6.1
57	A6.6 Requirements A7. COMPOSITING PROCEDURE FOR TOTAL HEAVY METAL ANALYSIS A7.1 Purpose A7.2 Definitions A7.3 Exclusions A7.4 Sample Preparation FIG. A6.2
58	A7.5 Calculation A7.6 Rationale TABLE A7.1
59	A8. RATIONALE FOR 2007 REVISIONS A8.1 Definitions A8.2 Sound Producing Toys TABLE A7.2
60	A8.3 Yo Yo Elastic Tether Toys A8.4 Magnets in Toys A8.5 Hemispheric Shaped Objects A8.6 Miscellaneous Technical Issues
61	A8.7 Miscellaneous Editorial Changes A9. RATIONALE FOR 2008 REVISIONS A9.1 Jaw Entrapment
62	FIG. A9.1 TABLE A9.1
63	A9.2 Folding Mechanisms and Hinges A9.3 Locking Mechanisms A9.4 Yo Yo Elastic Tether Toys A9.5 Impaction Hazards TABLE A9.2 TABLE A9.3 TABLE A9.4
64	A9.6 Sound Producing Toys A9.7 Magnets A9.8 Toy Chests A10. RATIONALE FOR 2011 REVISIONS A10.1 Certain Toys with Nearly Spherical Ends
66	A10.2 Test for Stability of Ride-On Toys or Toy Seats A10.3 Abuse Testing A10.4 Test for Overload of Ride-On Toys and Toy Seats A10.5 Stability and Over-Load Requirements A10.6 Plastic Film A10.7 Teethers and Teething Toys, Rattles, and Squeeze Toys A10.8 Jaw Entrapment in Handles and Steering Wheels
67	A10.9 Strings and Lines for Flying Devices A10.10 Heavy Elements A10.11 Yo Yo Elastic Tether Toys
68	A10.12 Miscellaneous

Additional information

Art Materials	4.29
Sound Producing Toys	4.5
Test for Loops and Cords	8.22
Stalled Motor Test for Battery-Operated Toys	8.17
Instructional Literature	6
Hemispheric-Shaped Objects	4.36
Packaging and Shipping	Annex A2
Tests for Battery-Powered Ride-On Toys	8.18
Rationale for 2007 Revisions	Annex A8
Test for Mouth-Actuated Toys	8.13
Safety Labeling Requirements	5
Flammability Testing Procedure for Solids and Soft Toys	Annex A5
Flexure Test	8.12
Yo Yo Elastic Tether Toy Test Methods	8.23
Or Playpen	4.26
Accessible Edges	4.7
Accessible Points	4.9
Identification	9
Wires or Rods	4.10
Projectiles	8.14
Toy Gun Marking	4.30
Torque Tests for Removal of Components	8.8
Rationale for 2011 Revisions	Annex A10
Yo Yo Elastic Tether Toys	4.37
Stroller and Carriage Toys	4.28
Simulated Protective Devices	4.19
Tests for Tire Removal and Snap-in Wheel and
Teethers and Teething Toys	4.22
Balls	4.34
Flammability	4.2
Material Quality	4.1
Rattles	4.23
Balloons	4.31
Test Methods	8
Scope	1
Other Means	8.25
Rationale for 2008 Revisions	Annex A9
Nails and Fasteners	4.11
Testing for Hazardous Substance Content	8.2
Title	Section
Design Guidelines for Toys Attached to Cribs
Producer's Markings	7
Dynamic Strength Test for Wheeled Ride-On Toys	8.20
Pacifiers	4.20
Magnets	4.38
Tests for Toys which Produce Noise	8.19
Holes, Clearance, and Accessibility of Mechanisms	4.18
Normal Use Testing	8.5
Folding Mechanisms and Hinges	4.13
Jaw Entrapment in Handles and Steering Wheels	4.39
Confined Spaces	4.16
Battery-Operated Toys	4.25
Toxicology	4.3
Flammability Testing Procedure for Fabrics	Annex A6
Terminology	3
Toys Intended to be Attached to a Crib
Electrical/Thermal Energy	4.4
Marbles	4.33
Age Grading Guidelines	Annex A1
Projections	4.8
Axle Assembly Removal	8.11
Cords and Elastics in Toys	4.14
Pompoms	4.35
Safety Requirements	4
Plastic Film	4.12
Certain Toys with Nearly Spherical Ends	4.32
Compositing Procedure for Total Heavy Metal Analysis	Annex A7
Test Methods for Locking Mechanisms or
Or Playpens	Annex A3
Tension Test for Removal of Components	8.9
Stuffed and Beanbag-Type Toys	4.27
Squeeze Toys	4.24
Projectile Toys	4.21
General	8.1
Tests for Cleanliness and Preservative Effectiveness	8.4
Stability and Over-Load Requirements	4.15
Design Guidelines for Bath Toy Projections	Annex A4
Compression Test	8.10
Wheels, Tires, and Axles	4.17
Packaging Film Thickness	8.21
Magnet Test Methods	8.24
Impact Tests	8.7
Test Methods for Determination of Heavy Element Content in Toys, Toy Components and Materials	8.3
Referenced Documents	2
Small Objects	4.6
Abuse Testing	8.6
Test for Stability of Ride-On Toys	8.15
ICS Codes	97.200.50 - Toys

Preview PDF


PDF Format	Searchable	Printable	Preview Now

ASTM-F963 2011

PDF Catalog

Related products