CPSC Publishes Safety Standard for Stationary Activity Centers in Federal Register
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30 Jul 2019 REGULATORY NEWS

CPSC Publishes Safety Standard for Stationary Activity Centers in Federal Register

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted in favor of approving 16 CFR 1238, Safety Standard for Stationary Activity Centers. The Final Rule was published in the Federal Register on June 18, 2019. The Final Rule will become effective December 18, 2019 and will apply to products manufactured or imported on or after the effective date.

By Bureau Veritas Technical Services 1 minute read

A stationary activity center is a freestanding product intended to remain stationary that enables a sitting or standing occupant whose torso is completely surrounded by the product to walk, rock, play, spin or bounce, or all of these, within a limited range of motion.

The Final Rule adopts ASTM F2012-18e1, Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Stationary Activity Centers with no modifications.

Additional Information

View the Final Rule for stationary activity centers

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