ASTM F2372-15 (R2021) pdf free download.Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Shopping Carts.
1.1 This consumer safety performance specification covers performance requirements. test methods, and labeling requirements for shopping carts and restraint systems.
1.2 This specification is intended to cover children who are at least six months of age and at least 15 lb (7 kg) up to children who arc not more than four years of age and who weigh no more than 35 lb (16 kg).
1.3 This specification does not include any provisions nor is intended for use of infant carriers.
1.4 No shopping cart or restraint system produced after the approval date of this consumer safety performance specilication shall, either by label or other means, indicate compliance with this specification unless it conforms o all requirements herein.
4. Calibration and Standardization
4.1 The unit shall be completely assembled, unless otherwise noted, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
4.2 No testing shall be conducted within 48 h of manufacturing.
4.3 The product to be tested shall he in a room with an ambient temperature of 73 °F ± 9 °F (23 °C ± 5 °C) for at least I h before testing. Testing shall then he conducted within this temperature range.
5. General Requirements
5.1 Labeling:
5.1.1 Warning labels shall be permanent when tested in accordance with 7.5.
5.1.2 Warning statements applied directly onto the surface of the product by hot stamping. heat transfer, printing, silk screening, and SO torth shall be permanent when tested in accordance with 7.5.
5.1.3 Labels shall not liberate small parts when tested in accordance with 7.5.3.
6. Performance Requirements
6.1 Rolling Quality—The cart shall be fitted with at least four wheels, of which at least two shall be able to swivel.
6.2 Restraining Svsten:
6.2.1 All shopping carts with a child seating area must have an adjustable child restraint system. The shopping cart’s child restraint system and occupant retention capabilities shall include, hut not be limited to a mid-torso strap or other adjustable restraining device designed to restrain the child, when tested in accordance with 7.2 and 7.3.
6.2.2 The shopping cart shall have a passive crotch restraint.
6.2.3 The child restraint system shall use child-resistant buckles, closures, or equivalent that adults can operate. yet exceed the capabilities of a high percentage of children in the occupant age range as stated in 1.2 when tested in accordance with 7.4.
6.2.4 The restraint system shall be permanently attached to the shopping cart in such a manner that it will not become detached through normal use. The anchorages for the restraint system shall not separate from their attachment points when tested in accordance with 7.2.ASTM F2372 pdf download.