Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-06080
CPSC Rule Update: Adoption of ASTM F1235-25 Safety Standard for Portable Hook-On Chairs
Buyer
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY
Posted
March 30, 2026
Respond By
April 29, 2026
Identifier
2026-06080
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is updating the mandatory safety standard for portable hook-on chairs to align with the 2025 version of ASTM F1235. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - OEMs and Standards Organizations: - ASTM International (developer of ASTM F1235-25 standard) - Products/Services Requested: - No direct procurement of products or services; the rule updates regulatory requirements for portable hook-on chairs - Incorporates ASTM F1235-25, "Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Portable Hook-On Chairs" - Applies to all portable hook-on chairs intended for children - Adds new safety requirements for batteries, battery compartments, and AC adapters - Includes updated performance, testing, marking, and warning instructions - Requires third-party testing and certification for compliance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The rule is a direct final rule and will become effective unless significant adverse comments are received - The updated standard is mandatory for all manufacturers and importers of portable hook-on chairs for children - Focuses on reducing injury risks by enhancing safety requirements, especially for battery-powered features - Place of Performance/Regulatory Oversight: - CPSC Headquarters, Bethesda, MD - Division of Mechanical and Combustion Engineering, Rockville, MD
Description
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a direct final rule updating the mandatory safety standard for portable hook-on chairs. This rule incorporates the 2025 version of ASTM F1235, a voluntary standard, into the mandatory standard to enhance safety requirements. The rule is effective July 19, 2026, unless significant adverse comments are received by April 29, 2026, in which case the rule may be withdrawn or revised. The update includes performance, test methods, and labeling requirements for these chairs to reduce injury risks.