Astm f 2264 14

Designation: F2264 − 14

Standard Consumer Safety Specification for

Non-Powered Scooters1

This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2264; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of

original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A

superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

INTRODUCTION

This consumer safety performance specification addresses scooter incidents that were identified by

the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). With the recent introduction and popularity of

new lightweight scooters, related injuries to children less than 15 years old have dramatically

increased. The purpose of this consumer safety specification is to establish nationally recognized

safety requirements for nonpowered scooters.

1. Scope

1.1 This consumer safety specification covers establishment

of performance requirements, test methods, and labeling re￾quirements to minimize the hazards to users of scooters as

identified in the introduction.

1.2 This specification is intended to cover use of this

product for children ages 5 years and older.

1.3 No scooter produced after the approval date of this

specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate

compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all

requirements herein.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded

as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical

conversions to SI units that are provided for information only

and are not considered standard.

1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the

test method portion, Section 7, of this consumer safety speci￾fication: 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 appro￾priate safety and health practices and determine the applica￾bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

2.1 ASTM Standards:2

D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test

2.2 Federal Standards:

16 CFR-1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain

Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint

16 CFR-1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations, in￾cluding sections:

1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp

Point in Toys or Other Articles Intended for Use by

Children Under Eight Years of Age

1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp

Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or Other Articles Intended for

Use by Children Under Eight Years of Age

1500.50-53 Tests Methods for Simulating Use and Abuse

of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children

3. Terminology

3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:

3.1.1 conspicuous, adj—a label that is visible when the unit

is assembled.

3.1.2 deck, n—the generally low horizontal platform on a

scooter upon which the user places one or both feet.

3.1.3 dynamic load, n—force applied to an item by means of

motion or impact.

3.1.4 manufacturer’s recommended use position, n—any

position that is presented as a normal, allowable, or acceptable

configuration for use of the product by the manufacturer in any

descriptive or instructional literature. This specifically ex￾cludes conditions such as when the scooter is unassembled

(completely or partially) or folded, and positions that the

manufacturer shows or explains as being unacceptable, unsafe,

or not recommended.

3.1.5 protective components, n—specific items added to a

product with the primary purpose of reducing a hazard such as

sharp edges, entrapment holes, protrusions, etc.; normally these

components cover or shield the area of the hazard.

1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on

Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.52 on

Scooters.

Current edition approved June 1, 2014. Published June 2014. Originally

approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2264 – 09a. DOI:

10.1520/F2264-14. 2 For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or

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