The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a direct final rule updating the federal safety standard for full-size baby cribs, 16 CFR 1219.
On May 4, 2026, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission published a direct final rule revising the mandatory federal safety standard for full-size baby cribs in 16 CFR 1219. The rule updates the incorporated standard to ASTM F1169-25.
What is ASTM F1169？
ASTM F1169-Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Full-Size Baby Cribs establishes performance requirements and test procedures to determine the structural integrity of full-size cribs.
It also contains design requirements addressing entanglement on crib corner post extensions, and requirements for warning labels and instructional material.
What updates were made in the ASTM F1169-25?
- Adds new definitions for ‘cantilevered accessory,’ ‘full accessory,’ ‘full-size crib dependent accessory,’ ‘mesh,’ ‘fabric,’ ‘mesh/fabric sided full-size crib,’ ‘seam,’ and ‘rigid barrier(s)’
- Adds performance requirements based on ASTM F406 (Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards) to address hazards associated with both rigid-sided and mesh/fabric sided full-size cribs
- Adds performance requirements for barriers on mesh/fabric sided full-size cribs to address the potential entrapment hazard between mesh/fabric sides and the mattress, and to address the potential fall hazard presented by the barrier
- Updates marking and labeling requirements based on ASTM F406, including:
- Adds a new warning placed on either the inside of the top rail on opposite sides of the product or on two opposite saddle covers, instructing consumers to “never leave infants in product with sides down. Infants may roll into space between mattress and loose mesh side causing suffocation”
- Adds the following warning statement for mesh/fabric sided cribs to the Fall Hazard warning: “The product, including side rails, must be fully erected prior to use”
- Adds “torn mesh/fabric” to a list of potentially damaged components for consumers to check before assembly and during use
Who is impacted?
The rule affects manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers and any entity placing full‑size baby cribs into commerce.
When does it apply?
The updated mandatory safety standard becomes effective on August 1, 2026, unless CPSC receives a significant adverse comment by June 3, 2026.
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