Federal Register #2026-06306

CPSC Update: Mandatory Safety Standard for Gates and Enclosures Incorporates ASTM F1004-25

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is updating the mandatory safety standard for gates and enclosures to reference the latest ASTM F1004-25 standard. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - Office of the Secretary - OEMs and Standards Organizations: - ASTM International (developer of ASTM F1004-25) - Products/Services Requested: - Expansion gates and expandable enclosures - Standard referenced: ASTM F1004-25 (Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Expansion Gates and Expandable Enclosures) - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities requested; this is a regulatory update - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Incorporates new performance requirements to address hazards such as head and neck entrapment and push-out resistance - Prohibits features (e.g., pet openings) that allow unassisted pet entry or child escape - Clarifies labeling and warning requirements for manufacturers - Applies to all manufacturers of expansion gates and enclosures for consumer use - Compliance: - Aligns with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) - Effective for products manufactured after the rule's effective date - Locations: - CPSC Headquarters, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 - CPSC Division of Mechanical and Combustion Engineering, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a direct final rule updating the mandatory safety standard for gates and enclosures to incorporate the revised ASTM F1004-25 voluntary standard. This update follows previous incorporations of ASTM F1004-21 and F1004-22 and addresses hazards such as head and neck entrapment and the ability of pressure gates to resist push-out forces. The rule includes new performance requirements, clarifications on labeling, and aims to improve child safety by prohibiting features like pet openings that could allow unassisted pet entry or child escape. The rule is effective July 19, 2026, unless significant adverse comments are received by May 1, 2026.

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