Federal Register #Docket No. CPSC20130025

CPSC Updates Infant and Cradle Swing Safety Standard to ASTM F2088-25

This notice announces an update to the mandatory safety standard for infant and cradle swings by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC): - The CPSC is adopting ASTM F2088-25 as the new mandatory standard, replacing ASTM F2088-24 - OEM highlighted: ASTM International (developer of the referenced safety standard) - No procurement of products or services is requested; this is a regulatory update - Key changes in the standard: - Clarifies scope and terminology for infant and cradle swings - Introduces a new suffocation hazard visibility test - Updates marking and labeling requirements to address suffocation hazards - Requires cradle swings in the rest (non-rocking) position to comply with the bassinet and cradle standard (ASTM F2194) - Manufacturers and importers of infant and cradle swings must comply with the updated requirements - Notable requirements include new warning labels and enhanced visibility tests for suffocation hazards

Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a direct final rule updating the mandatory safety standard for infant and cradle swings. This update incorporates by reference the revised voluntary standard ASTM F2088-25, replacing the previous ASTM F2088-24. The revised standard includes clarifications on scope and terminology, new testing requirements, and updated marking and labeling to address suffocation hazards. The rule is effective July 25, 2026, unless significant adverse comments are received by May 20, 2026.

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