ASTM_F_2264_-_14.pdf

Designation:F226414Standard Consumer Safety Specification forNon-Powered Scooters1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2264;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThis consumer safety performance specification addresses scooter incidents that were identified bythe Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC).With the recent introduction and popularity ofnew lightweight scooters,related injuries to children less than 15 years old have dramaticallyincreased.The purpose of this consumer safety specification is to establish nationally recognizedsafety requirements for nonpowered scooters.1.Scope1.1 This consumer safety specification covers establishmentof performance requirements,test methods,and labeling re-quirements to minimize the hazards to users of scooters asidentified in the introduction.1.2 This specification is intended to cover use of thisproduct for children ages 5 years and older.1.3 No scooter produced after the approval date of thisspecification shall,either by label or other means,indicatecompliance with this specification unless it conforms to allrequirements herein.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest method portion,Section 7,of this consumer safety speci-fication:This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test2.2 Federal Standards:16 CFR-1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and CertainConsumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint16 CFR-1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations,in-cluding sections:1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a SharpPoint in Toys or Other Articles Intended for Use byChildren Under Eight Years of Age1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a SharpMetal or Glass Edge in Toys or OtherArticles Intended forUse by Children Under Eight Years of Age1500.50-53 Tests Methods for Simulating Use and Abuseof Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 conspicuous,adja label that is visible when the unitis assembled.3.1.2 deck,nthe generally low horizontal platform on ascooter upon which the user places one or both feet.3.1.3 dynamic load,nforce applied to an item by means ofmotion or impact.3.1.4 manufacturers recommended use position,nanyposition that is presented as a normal,allowable,or acceptableconfiguration for use of the product by the manufacturer in anydescriptive or instructional literature.This specifically ex-cludes conditions such as when the scooter is unassembled(completely or partially)or folded,and positions that themanufacturer shows or explains as being unacceptable,unsafe,or not recommended.3.1.5 protective components,nspecific items added to aproduct with the primary purpose of reducing a hazard such assharp edges,entrapment holes,protrusions,etc.;normally thesecomponents cover or shield the area of the hazard.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 onConsumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.52 onScooters.Current edition approved June 1,2014.Published June 2014.Originallyapproved in 2003.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2264 09a.DOI:10.1520/F2264-14.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.1.6 scooter,na vehicle that has two or more wheels,alow platform,a vertical element for the user to grasp,and amethod of steering and is propelled by the user pushing onefoot against the ground with the other foot resting on theplatform.3.1.7 static load,na vertically downward load applied bya dead weight or other means.4.General Testing Requirements4.1 The unit shall be completely assembled,unless other-wise noted,in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.4.2 The product to be tested shall be in a room with anambient temperature of 73 6 9F(23 6 5C)for at least 1 hprior to testing.Testing shall then be conducted within thistemperature range unless a test specifically requires anoth