ASTM F2057-23

Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units

ASTM International , 02/01/2023

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Standard By:ASTM International , 02/01/2023

Published:02/01/2023

Pages:22

File Size:1 file , 1.8 MB

Language:English

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1.1This safety specification is intended to reduce injuries and deaths of children from hazards associated with tipover of free-standing clothing storage units, including but not limited to chests, chests of drawers, drawer chests, armoires, chifferobes, bureaus, door chests, and dressers, which are 27 in. (686 mm) or greater in height, 30 lb (13.6 kg) or greater in mass, and contain 3.2 ft³ (90.6 dm³) or greater of enclosed storage volume.

1.2This safety specification does not cover shelving units, such as bookcases or entertainment furniture, office furniture, dining room furniture, jewelry armoires, underbed drawer storage units, occasional/accent furniture not intended for bedroom use, laundry storage/sorting units, or built-in units intended to be permanently attached to the building, nor does it cover "Clothing Storage Chests" as defined in Consumer Safety Specification F2598.

1.3This safety specification is intended to cover children up to 72 months. See Note 1.

Note 1:The majority (approximately 80 %) of deaths relate to children 5 years or younger.

1.4The 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.

1.5The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test procedure portion, Section 9, of this safety specification: 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 appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F2057-23

Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units

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