美國頒布嬰兒學步車安全標準16 CFR 1216最終規則

為完善有關耐用嬰幼兒產品方面的消費品安全標準，2010年6月21日，美國消費品安全委員會(CPSC)頒布嬰兒學步車安全標準(16 CFR 1216)。這一規則與ASTM International制定的自愿性標準ASTM F977–07大致相同，只有幾處修改并增加了測試項目，以減少學步車可能造成的傷害風險。該規則將于2010年12月21日生效，適用于這一日期及其后生產或進口的嬰兒學步車。

另外，從2010年12月21日起，16 CFR 1500.18和CFR 1500.86中有關嬰兒學步車的規定將不再適用，取而代之的是16 CFR 1216。

挑戰：

1.  對ASTM標準中學步車類型的圖解進行修改，增加了開放式背部(open back)的設計。

2.  修改了ASTM標準第4.6節中的設備規格，刪除了測力計的品牌和型號，新增性能規格。為保證準確性，需要適當的校準。

3.  臺階跌落測試
       a)  修改ASTM標準，制定了有關繩索、其它設備和步驟的要求。

       b)  在臺階跌落測試步驟中增加以下內容：
               · 采用學步車的實際重量計算彈射距離，而非假設嬰兒車的重量為8磅；
               · 詳細說明了學步車輪子的位置、美標假嬰兒的位置、繩索的類型、滑輪的類型，
                    以及施加的力度；
               · 要求每項測試(前面、側面和后面)進行三次，與EN 1273:2005取得一致，增強測試
                    結果的可靠性。

4.  停車制動裝置要求 — 對于裝配有停車制動裝置的嬰兒車，增加了停車裝置的測試，即停車裝置啟用時，在靜態狀態下模擬臺階跌落測試，學步車的移動距離不能超過1.97英寸(50毫米)。

5.  產品警示
       a)  如果學步車帶有停車制動裝置，需附加以下警示：
            "WARNING: Parking brake use does not totally prevent walker movement. Always keep
            child in view when in the walker, even when using the parking brakes."
            (中文釋意：“警告：該車使用的停車制動裝置不能完全防止學步車移動。即使已啟
            用停車制動裝置，也需時刻注意學步車中兒童的安全?！?

       b)  修改后，樓梯危險警示的內容應注明：“在使用學步車前，即使學步車已啟用停車制
            動裝置，也應在樓梯/臺階附近設置安全屏障?！?/p>

備注：

根據ASTM標準，學步車的定義為，在生產商推薦使用的位置，兒童可坐或站立其中使之在水平表面上移動的工具。嬰兒學步車用來支撐初學行走的幼小兒童，通常為6-15個月的嬰幼兒。兒童在學步車中可坐、斜躺、振動、彈跳或用雙腳四處移動。典型的學步車通常由布質座位連接至硬質托盤而組成，托盤則固定在裝配有輪子的底座上而使其可活動。

解決方案：

Intertek是全球認可的獨立第三方測試實驗室，在嬰幼兒學步車測試領域擁有行業領先優勢，可以提供全面的解決方案和服務。通過專業精準的測試服務，我們贏得了客戶的廣泛贊譽和信賴。

To improve consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products, June 21, 2010, issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) the baby walkers safety standards (16 CFR 1216). This rule with ASTM International to develop a voluntary standard ASTM F977-07 is roughly the same, with a few to modify test project, in order to reduce the risk of injury the walker may cause the The rules will take effect on December 21, 2010, after the date of its production or import of baby walkers.

In addition, from December 21, 2010, 16 CFR 1500.18 and CFR 1500.86, the provisions of the baby walker will no longer be applicable, 16 CFR 1216.

The Challenge:

1 illustration of the ASTM standard walker type modifications, additions, the design of the open-back (open back).

2. Modify equipment specifications in Section 4.6 of the ASTM standards, delete the brand and model of the dynamometer, the new performance specifications. To ensure accuracy, the need for proper calibration.

3 step drop test
a) modification of the ASTM standards formulated on ropes, and other equipment requirements and steps.

b) Add the following the stairs drop test step:
· Using walkers actual weight catapult distance, rather than assuming that the stroller weighs eight pounds;
· Detailed description of the position of the wheel of the walker, the American Standard leave the baby's position, the type of the rope, the type of pulley,
As well as the intensity of the applied;
· Requirements of each of the tests (front, side and rear) three times, and made consistent with EN 1273:2005, enhanced test
The reliability of the results.

Parking brake apparatus requires - for a baby carriage equipped with a parking brake unit, an increase of the parking device test simulated in a static state, i.e. the parking device is enabled, stepped drop test, a moving distance of the walker is not more than 1.97 inch (50 mm).

5 Product Alerts
a) If the walker with the parking brake, the need to attach the following warning:
"WARNING: Parking brake use does not totally prevent walker movement. Always keep
child in view when in the walker, even when using the parking brakes. "
(Chinese paraphrase: "Warning: the car's parking brake can not completely prevent the walker from moving even Kai
Parking brake, also need to keep in mind the safety of children in the walker. ")

b) modifying the stairs hazard warning should state: "uses a walker, the walker has enabled the parking brake
Moving the device should also be set in the stairs / steps near the security barrier. '

Remarks:

According to the definition of the ASTM standards, walkers, at the manufacturer's recommended use position, the children can sit or stand in which the tool moves on a level surface. Baby walker used to support novice walking young children, infants and young children is usually 6-15 months. Children can sit in walker, recumbent, vibration, bounce or move around with your feet. Typical walker by the cloth seat connected to a rigid tray which consists of the pallet is fixed on a base fitted with wheels so that it can activities.

Solution:

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