ASTM F977Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Walkers

Core Objective

 To prevent risks such as falls, tipping over, entrapment, and structural collapse when infants and toddlers use walkers, thereby reducing safety hazards in normal use and foreseeable misuse scenarios, and ensuring the safety of travel and activities.

 Standard Definition

 ASTM F977 is a specialized safety standard developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International). The current valid version is ASTM F977-22e1. This standard has been incorporated into mandatory regulations by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) (16 CFR Part 1216) and applies to movable devices that provide support and assistance for infants who are unable to walk independently. 

Testing And Certification Requirements 

The product must undergo testing and receive a report from a third-party laboratory accredited by the CPSC, clearly indicating the version of ASTM F977-22e1. The testing must meet requirements such as fall protection from steps, structural stability, strength of restraint systems, gap protection against pinching, limits on chemical substances (lead, phthalates, etc.), and permanent tracking labels and warning markings. These are mandatory entry requirements for products to be sold in the United States.