FREE White Paper about New CPSC Crib Standards |
On December 28, 2010 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) implemented sweeping new crib safety standards for
traditional cribs made from steel and wood.
In addition to eliminating drop-sides, cribs now require extensive new
structural enhancements and labeling, as well as, allowing for alternate
designs for accessing the infant, such as a drop-gate crib side. Under the new guidelines traditional cribs,
both fixed-side and drop-side, may not remain in service after December 28,
2012 that are not compliant to these new standards and as a result, must be
replaced. Hence, if you purchase cribs
today that do not meet the new Federal standards they will have to be taken out
of service and replaced by December 28, 2012.
The new crib standards are known as 16 CFR 1219 for full-size cribs and
16 CFR 1220 for compact-size cribs. The
only way to ensure the cribs you purchase today meet these standards is to ask
for written certifications from your vendor for the standards numbers noted
above.
Download the statement from Chairman Tenenbaum directly from the CPSC.
Learn more about the
two-step phase in of the rule and the impact the standards will have on your
child care center or hotel. Download your FREE white paper about new crib
safety standards today by filling out the form below.
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