[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 237 (Friday, December 12, 2025)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57691-57695]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-22697]
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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
16 CFR Part 1218
[Docket No. CPSC-2010-0028]
Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles
AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission.
ACTION: Direct final rule.
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SUMMARY: In 2013, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
published a consumer product safety standard for bassinets and cradles
under section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of
2008 (CPSIA). The standard incorporated by reference ASTM F2194-13,
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bassinets and Cradles, with
modifications to make the standard more stringent. The CPSIA sets forth
a process for updating mandatory standards for durable infant or
toddler products that are based on a voluntary standard, when a
voluntary standards organization revises the standard. Consistent with
the CPSIA update process, this direct final rule updates the mandatory
standard for bassinets and cradles to incorporate by reference ASTM's
2025 version of the voluntary standard.
DATES: The rule is effective on February 21, 2026, unless the
Commission receives a significant adverse comment by January 12, 2026.
If the Commission receives such a comment, it will publish a document
in the Federal Register, withdrawing this direct final rule before its
effective date. The incorporation by reference of certain material
listed in this rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register
as of February 21, 2026.
ADDRESSES: You can submit comments, identified by Docket No. CPSC-2010-
0028, by any of the following methods:
Electronic Submissions: Submit electronic comments to the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments. CPSC typically does not accept
comments submitted by electronic mail (email), except as described
below. CPSC encourages you to submit electronic comments by using the
Federal eRulemaking Portal.
Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier/Confidential Written Submissions: Submit
comments by mail, hand delivery, or courier to: Office of the
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway,
Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone: (301) 504-7479. If you wish to submit
confidential business information, trade secret information, or other
sensitive or protected information that you do not want to be available
to the public, you may submit such comments by mail, hand delivery, or
courier, or you may email them to: [email protected].
Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and
docket number. CPSC may post all comments without change, including any
personal identifiers, contact information, or other personal
information provided, to: https://www.regulations.gov. Do not submit
through this website: confidential business information, trade secret
information, or other sensitive or protected information that you do
not want to be available to the public. If you wish to submit such
information, please submit it according to the instructions for mail/
hand delivery/courier/confidential written submissions.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to: https://www.regulations.gov, and insert the
docket number, CPSC-2010-0028, into the ``Search'' box, and follow the
prompts.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keysha Walker, Compliance Officer,
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway,
Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone: 301-504-6820; email: [email protected] or
Celestine Kish, Project Manager for Bassinet and Cradle Regulation,
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 5 Research Place, Rockville,
MD 20850; telephone: 301-987-2547; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
A. Statutory Authority
Section 104(b)(1) of the CPSIA requires the Commission to assess
the effectiveness of voluntary standards for durable infant or toddler
products and adopt mandatory standards for these products. 15 U.S.C.
2056a(b)(1). The mandatory standard must be ``substantially the same
as'' the voluntary standard, or it may be ``more stringent than'' the
voluntary standard, if the Commission determines that more stringent
requirements would further reduce the risk of injury associated with
the product. Id.
Section 104(b)(4)(B) of the CPSIA specifies the process for
updating the Commission's rules when a voluntary standards organization
revises a standard that the Commission incorporated by reference under
section 104(b)(1). First, the voluntary standards organization must
notify the Commission of the revision. Once the Commission receives
this notification, the Commission may reject or accept the revised
standard. The Commission may reject the revised standard by notifying
the voluntary standards organization, within 90 days of receiving
notice of the revision, that it has determined that the revised
standard does not improve the safety of the consumer product and that
it is retaining the existing standard. If the Commission does not take
this action to reject the revised standard, the revised voluntary
standard will be considered a consumer product safety standard issued
under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058),
effective 180 days after the Commission received notification of the
revision or on a later date specified by the Commission in the Federal
Register. 15 U.S.C. 2056a(b)(4)(B).
B. Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles
Under section 104(b)(1) of the CPSIA, the Commission adopted a
mandatory rule for bassinets and cradles, codified in 16 CFR part 1218,
``Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles.'' The rule incorporated by
reference ASTM F2194-13, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
Bassinets and Cradles, with modifications to make the standard more
stringent. 78 FR 63019 (Oct. 23, 2013). At the time the Commission
published the final rule, ASTM F2194-13 was the current version of the
voluntary standard.
Since CPSC promulgated a final rule for bassinets and cradles in
October 2013, which incorporated by reference ASTM F2194-13 with
modifications, ASTM published five revisions to ASTM F2194. However,
CPSC was not notified until the fifth revision, ASTM F2194-22[egr]\1\.
The staff briefing package in response to the ASTM F2194-22[egr]\1\
notification provides a detailed discussion of all the changes to the
ASTM standard from the mandatory standard for bassinets and cradles,
part 1218.\1\
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Pursuant to the procedure outlined for revised voluntary standards
in section 104(b)(4) of the CPSIA, 15 U.S.C. 2056a(b)(4), on September
23, 2022, the Commission determined that ASTM F2194-22[egr]\1\ did not
improve the safety of the consumer products covered by that standard.
Therefore, ASTM F2194-13 (with modifications described in 16
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CFR 1218) remains the mandatory standard. After the Commission's
rejection of ASTM F2194-22[egr]\1\, staff continued to work with the
ASTM F15.18 Bassinets and Cradles Subcommittee and the ASTM F15.18
Bassinet Elevated Surface and Data Task Group (Task Group) to revise
the performance requirements for bassinets/cradles to set acceptable
baseline safe sleep requirements for products covered by the standard.
On August 1, 2025, ASTM approved and on August 12, 2025, published
a new version (ASTM F2194-25) of the safety standard for bassinets and
cradles. The revised voluntary standard includes performance
requirements and test methods, as well as requirements for warning
labels and instructions, to address hazards to infants. On August 25,
2025, ASTM notified CPSC of the newest revision to ASTM F2194. On
September 10, 2025, the Commission provided notice in the Federal
Register of the availability of the revised standard and sought comment
on the effect of the revisions on the safety standard for bassinets and
cradles. 90 FR 43581. CPSC received four comments.
Although the notice of availability requested comments solely on
the revised voluntary 2025 standard (ASTM F2194-25), three of the four
comments instead are fully or partially related to a previous notice of
proposed rulemaking for bassinets and cradles that CPSC published in
April 2024. 89 FR 27246. The comment period for that rulemaking closed
on June 17, 2024, and comments relating to that rulemaking are out of
scope of this direct final rule. Therefore, those comments will not be
addressed here. One comment expressed support for accepting ASTM F2194-
25 as the mandatory standard referenced in 16 part CFR 1218. One
comment pointed out an inaccuracy in the electrical requirements of the
standard. Staff appreciates this comment and assesses that this issue
can be corrected through the ASTM process in a future revision to the
standard and it is not a reduction in safety that would prevent the
revised standard from becoming mandatory. One commenter asserted that a
side-by-side comparison of the regulation and the new ASTM standard was
not provided, making it difficult to evaluate the changes. Staff
assesses that such a comparison was not required and notes that ASTM
made available a read-only copy of the existing, incorporated standard
(ASTM F2194-13), as well as ASTM F2194-16[egr]\1\ (which is essentially
the same as CPSC's mandatory standard), and the revised standard (ASTM
F2194-25). The rest of the issues raised by that commenter were out of
scope of this direct final rule.
As discussed below, based on staff's review of ASTM F2194-25 and
the public comments received, the Commission will allow the revised
voluntary standard to become the mandatory standard. Accordingly, by
operation of law under section 104(b)(4)(B) of the CPSIA, ASTM F2194-25
will become the mandatory consumer product safety standard for
bassinets and cradles on February 21, 2026. 15 U.S.C. 2056a(b)(4)(B).
This direct final rule updates 16 CFR part 1218 to incorporate by
reference the revised voluntary standard, ASTM F2194-25.
II. Revisions to ASTM F2194
ASTM F2194-25 includes several additions and revisions, including
new definitions, new performance requirements and test methods,
clarifications to existing requirements, as well as editorial revisions
that do not alter substantive requirements in the standard or impact
safety. The Commission considers the revisions in ASTM F2194-25
discussed below to be an improvement to the safety of bassinets and
cradles because the standard now includes: aftermarket mattresses
within scope; new performance requirements regarding height, stability,
rigidity, and electrically- and battery-operated product safety; and
warnings and instruction improvements.
A. Scope and Definitions
ASTM F2194-25 includes a new discussion in section 3.1.4.1 with the
``bassinet/cradle accessory'' definition that clarifies that such an
accessory includes ``a bassinet/cradle that may have hand-holds,
handle(s), or grip openings and is intended to carry an occupant whose
torso is completely supported by the product.'' This improves safety by
adding clarity for users to identify what components or products are
subject to the requirements for bassinet/cradle accessories under the
standard.
ASTM F2194-25 adds aftermarket bassinet mattresses to the scope and
includes a corresponding new definition for the term ``aftermarket
mattress,'' which means ``a mattress sold or distributed separately for
a bassinet or cradle, that is intended to replace the original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) mattress.'' (Sections 1.3.1.1, 3.1.1,
6.16, 8.6.7). This definition does not include replacement mattresses
provided or sold by the OEM that are equivalent with respect to
dimensions and specifications to the mattress that was provided with
the bassinet or cradle. Aftermarket bassinet mattresses could pose
entrapment, suffocation, or fall hazards if they do not meet the same
requirements as OEM mattresses, and their safety is not addressed in
the current regulation. Therefore, this expansion to the scope of the
standard is an improvement in safety.
A new definition of the term ``intended use orientation,'' (section
3.1.9) meaning ``the bassinet bed orientation . . . with respect to the
base/stand, as recommended by the manufacturer for intended use,'' has
been added to the standard.
A new definition of the term ``mattress,'' (section 3.1.11) meaning
a ``pad with a fabric, vinyl, or other material case filled with
resilient material (such as cotton, foam, fiberfill, etc.) used as or
on the floor of the unit,'' which is not currently defined in part
1218, has been added to the standard.
These new definitions clarify for users how to read and understand
the standard and are therefore improvements in safety.
B. Performance and Testing Requirements
ASTM F2194-25 replaces the word ``pad'' with ``mattress''
throughout the performance and testing requirements. This change is a
terminology update and does not impact the safety of any requirements
in ASTM F2194.
ASTM F2194-25 also adds three new performance requirements under
the header in section 6.12 Bassinet Structural Elements that are not in
part 1218. Bassinets must meet the structural elements requirement in
one of two options. The first option is for bassinets to meet side wall
integrity and occupant support requirements, as follows:
6.12.1.1 Side wall integrity--no side wall shall be less
than 7.5 inches when loaded with a 23 pound vertical load and a 5 pound
horizontal load; and
6.12.1.2 Occupant support--top surface of bassinet/cradle
mattress or sleep surface support shall not deflect more than 1.5
inches when the infant hinged weight gauge is placed in the product.
The second option is for bassinets to meet section 6.12.2 Minimum
Bassinet/Cradle Height:
The lowest uncompressed bassinet/cradle top rail shall be
at minimum 16 inches from the external floor supporting the unit.
These new requirements are an improvement in safety because they
require all bassinets to maintain the 7.5 inches side height,
regardless of design and material, and ensure the sleep
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surface is flat, to prevent falls and suffocation due to the bassinet
tilting if a low-to-the-ground bassinet is placed on a soft surface.
The height requirement also addresses fall hazards because it is
intended to dissuade consumers from place the bassinet on an elevated
surface.
In addition, ASTM F2194-25 requires that the head-to-toe sleep
surface angle (section 6.13) not exceed 10 degrees; expands the
requirement that the lateral sleep surface angle (section 6.14) be less
than or equal to 7 degrees from rocking products to all bassinets/
cradles; adds electrically or battery powered requirements (section
6.15) identical to requirements in other juvenile products; and adds
performance requirements to ensure aftermarket bassinet mattresses
(section 6.16) perform similarly to OEM mattresses.
The revised voluntary standard also includes the corresponding
tests for the new performance requirements: the side wall integrity
test (section 7.13), the occupant support test (section 7.14), the
maximum sleep surface head-to-toe angle test (section 7.16), the
lateral sleep surface angle weighted test (section 7.17), the lateral
sleep surface angle low weight test (section 7.18), and the battery
test (section 7.19).
These requirements are not in the current part 1218. These new
performance and testing requirements are intended to address fall and
suffocation hazards that arise from inadequate occupant containment,
angled sleep surfaces, as well as electrical hazards. Therefore, they
provide new requirements to address these hazards and thus are an
improvement to safety.
C. Warnings and Instructions
The warning and instructions for ASTM F2194-25 are updated to
reflect ASTM Ad Hoc Language that has been developed over the years
since part 1218 was published in 2013. The Ad Hoc Language provides
consistency across juvenile standards warning and labeling requirements
that will bring part 1218 into agreement with warnings and labels for
other juvenile products. F2194-25 also includes battery-operated
product markings, aftermarket mattress product requirements, and
updates to the instructional literature. The revised standard also
provides visual examples of warning labels and instructional literature
labels exhibiting stated requirements (FIG. 28, 29, FIG. 30, FIG. 31,
and FIG. 32). In addition, the new warnings for batteries and
aftermarket mattresses provide consumers with additional information
that was not previously required. Accordingly, staff considers these
revisions to the warnings and instructions to be an improvement to the
safety of bassinets and cradles because the warnings and instructions
are more visible and comprehensive, presenting uniformity of warnings
to attract consumers' attention.
D. Other Revisions
ASTM F2194-25 also includes several minor additions and revisions
that are editorial in nature, such as updates to section and figure
numbers to reflect revised and new sections and figures and an updated
Rationale section of the standard to move explanations from within the
standard to the Rationale section. These revisions do not impact safety
because they do not alter any substantive requirements in the standard.
III. Incorporation by Reference
Section 1218.2 of the direct final rule incorporates by reference
ASTM F2194-25. The Office of the Federal Register (OFR) has regulations
regarding incorporation by reference. 1 CFR part 51. Under these
regulations, agencies must discuss, in the preamble to a final rule,
ways in which the material the agency incorporates by reference is
reasonably available to interested parties, and how interested parties
can obtain the material. In addition, the preamble to the final rule
must summarize the material. 1 CFR 51.5(b).
In accordance with the OFR regulations, section I. of this preamble
summarizes the major provisions of ASTM F2194-25 that the Commission
incorporates by reference into 16 CFR part 1218. The standard is
reasonably available to interested parties in several ways. Until the
direct final rule takes effect, a read-only copy of ASTM F2194-25 is
available for viewing on ASTM's website at: https://www.astm.org/CPSC.htm. Once the rule takes effect, a read-only copy of the standard
will be available for viewing on the ASTM website at: https://www.astm.org/READINGLIBRARY/. Additionally, interested parties can
purchase a copy of ASTM F2194-25 from ASTM International, 100 Barr
Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 USA;
phone: (610) 832-9585; www.astm.org. Finally, interested parties can
schedule an appointment to inspect a copy of the standard at CPSC's
Office of the Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330
East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, telephone: (301) 504-7479;
email: [email protected].
IV. Certification
Section 14(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA; 15 U.S.C.
2051-2089) requires manufacturers, including importers, of products
subject to a consumer product safety rule under the CPSA, or to a
similar rule, ban, standard, or regulation under any other act enforced
by the Commission, to certify that the products comply with all
applicable CPSC requirements. 15 U.S.C. 2063(a). Such certification
must be based on a test of each product, or on a reasonable testing
program, or, for children's products, on tests of a sufficient number
of samples by a third party conformity assessment body accredited by
CPSC to test according to the applicable requirements. As noted,
standards issued under section 104(b)(1)(B) of the CPSIA are ``consumer
product safety standards.'' Thus, they are subject to the testing and
certification requirements of section 14 of the CPSA.
Because bassinets and cradles are children's products, a CPSC-
accepted third party conformity assessment body must test samples of
the products. Products subject to part 1218 also must comply with all
other applicable CPSC requirements, such as the lead content
requirements in section 101 of the CPSIA; \2\ the phthalates
prohibitions in section 108 of the CPSIA \3\ and 16 CFR part 1307; the
tracking label requirements in section 14(a)(5) of the CPSA; \4\ and
the consumer registration form requirements in section 104(d) of the
CPSIA.\5\ ASTM F2194-25 makes no changes that would impact any of these
existing requirements.
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\2\ 15 U.S.C. 1278a.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 2057c.
\4\ 15 U.S.C. 2063(a)(5).
\5\ 15 U.S.C. 2056a(d).
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V. Notice of Requirements
In accordance with section 14(a)(3)(B)(iv) of the CPSIA, the
Commission previously published a notice of requirements (NOR) for
accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies (third party
labs) for testing bassinets and cradles, and codified the requirement
at 16 CFR 1112.15(b)(33). 78 FR 63019 (Oct. 23, 2013). The NOR provided
the criteria and process for CPSC to accept accreditation of third
party conformity assessment bodies for testing bassinets and cradles to
16 CFR part 1218. The NORs for all mandatory standards for durable
infant or toddler products are listed in the Commission's rule,
``Requirements Pertaining to Third Party Conformity Assessment
Bodies,'' codified in 16 CFR part 1112.
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ASTM F2194-25 includes new requirements for testing bassinets and
cradles, including the infant hinged weight gauge, that is new to the
bassinet standard but is not new to juvenile product testing.
Accordingly, the revisions do not significantly change the way that
third party conformity assessment bodies test these products for
compliance with the safety standard for bassinets and cradles.
Laboratories will begin testing to the new standard when ASTM F2194-25
goes into effect, and the existing accreditations that the Commission
has accepted for testing to this standard will cover testing to the
revised standard. Therefore, the Commission considers the existing
CPSC-accepted laboratories for testing to ASTM F2194-13 to be capable
of testing to ASTM F2194-25 as well. Accordingly, the existing NOR for
this standard will remain in place, and CPSC-accepted third party
conformity assessment bodies are expected to update the scope of the
testing laboratories' accreditations to reflect the revised standard in
the normal course of renewing their accreditations.
VI. Direct Final Rule Process
On September 10, 2025, the Commission provided notice in the
Federal Register of the revision to the standard and requested comment
on whether the revision improves the safety of bassinets and cradles
covered by the standard. 90 FR 43581. CPSC received four comments. Now,
the Commission is issuing this rule as a direct final rule. Although
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA; 5 U.S.C. 551-559) generally
requires agencies to provide notice of a rule and an opportunity for
interested parties to comment on it, section 553 of the APA provides an
exception when the agency ``for good cause finds'' that notice and
comment are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Id. 553(b)(B). The Commission concludes that when it
updates a reference to an ASTM standard that the Commission
incorporated by reference under section 104(b) of the CPSIA, notice and
comment are not necessary.
The purpose of this direct final rule is to update the reference in
the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) so that it reflects the version
of the standard that takes effect by operation of law. This rule
updates the reference in the CFR, but under the terms of the CPSIA,
ASTM F2194-25 would take effect as the new CPSC standard for bassinets
and cradles in the absence of any action by the Commission. Thus,
public comments would not lead to substantive changes to the standard
or to the effect of the revised standard as a consumer product safety
rule under section 104(b) of the CPSIA. Under these circumstances,
notice and comment are unnecessary.
In Recommendation 2024-6, the Administrative Conference of the
United States (ACUS) endorses direct final rulemaking as an appropriate
procedure to expedite rules that are unlikely to elicit any significant
adverse comments. See 89 FR 106406 (Dec. 30, 2024). ACUS recommends
that agencies use the direct final rule process when they act under the
``unnecessary'' prong of the good cause exemption in 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(4)(B). 89 FR 106406, 106409. ACUS also explains that notice and
comment may be ``unnecessary'' when the agency lacks discretion
regarding the substance of the rule. Id. at 106408. As noted, this rule
updates a reference in the CFR to reflect a change that occurs by
operation of law. Consistent with the ACUS recommendation, the
Commission is publishing this rule as a direct final rule, because CPSC
does not expect any significant adverse comments.
Unless CPSC receives a significant adverse comment within 30 days
of this notification, the rule will become effective on February 21,
2026. In accordance with ACUS's recommendation, the Commission
considers a significant adverse comment to be ``one where the commenter
explains why the rule would be inappropriate,'' including an assertion
that undermines ``the rule's underlying premise or approach,'' or a
showing that the rule ``would be ineffective or unacceptable without
change.'' 60 FR 43108, 43111. As noted, this rule updates a reference
in the CFR to reflect a change that occurs by statute.
If the Commission receives a significant adverse comment, the
Commission will withdraw this direct final rule. Depending on the
comment and other circumstances, the Commission may then incorporate
the adverse comment into a subsequent direct final rule or publish a
notice of proposed rulemaking, providing an opportunity for public
comment.
VII. Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA; 5 U.S.C. 601-612) generally
requires agencies to review proposed and final rules for their
potential economic impact on small entities, including small
businesses, and prepare regulatory flexibility analyses. 5 U.S.C. 603,
604. The RFA applies to any rule that is subject to notice and comment
procedures under section 553 of the APA. Id. As discussed in section
VII. of this preamble, the Commission has determined notice and comment
are unnecessary for this rule. Therefore, the RFA does not apply. CPSC
also notes the limited nature of this document, which merely updates
the incorporation by reference to reflect the mandatory CPSC standard
that takes effect under section 104 of the CPSIA by operation of law.
VIII. Paperwork Reduction Act
The current mandatory standard for bassinets and cradles includes
requirements for marking, labeling, and instructional literature that
constitute a ``collection of information,'' as defined in the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521). The Commission took the steps
required by the PRA for information collections when it promulgated 16
CFR part 1218, and the marking, labeling, and instructional literature
for bassinets and cradles are currently approved under OMB Control
Number 3041-0157. The revision does not affect the information
collection requirements or approval related to the standard.
IX. Environmental Considerations
The Commission's regulations provide for a categorical exclusion
from any requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or an
environmental impact statement where they ``have little or no potential
for affecting the human environment.'' 16 CFR 1021.5(c)(2). This rule
falls within the categorical exclusion, so no environmental assessment
or environmental impact statement is required.
X. Preemption
Section 26(a) of the CPSA provides that where a consumer product
safety standard is in effect and applies to a product, no state or
political subdivision of a state may either establish or continue in
effect a requirement dealing with the same risk of injury unless the
state requirement is identical to the Federal standard. 15 U.S.C.
2075(a). Section 26(c) of the CPSA also provides that states or
political subdivisions of states may apply to CPSC for an exemption
from this preemption under certain circumstances. Section 104(b) of the
CPSIA deems rules issued under that provision ``consumer product safety
standards.'' Therefore, once a rule issued under section 104 of the
CPSIA takes effect, it will preempt in accordance with section 26(a) of
the CPSA.
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XI. Effective Date
Under the procedure set forth in section 104(b)(4)(B) of the CPSIA,
when a voluntary standards organization revises a standard that the
Commission adopted as a mandatory standard, the revision becomes the
CPSC standard 180 days after notification to the Commission, unless the
Commission determines that the revision does not improve the safety of
the product, or the Commission sets a later date in the Federal
Register. 15 U.S.C. 2056a(b)(4)(B). The Commission is taking neither of
those actions with respect to the revised standard for bassinets and
cradles. Therefore, ASTM F2194-25 automatically will take effect as the
new mandatory standard for bassinets and cradles on February 21, 2026,
180 days after the Commission received notice of the revision. As a
direct final rule, unless the Commission receives a significant adverse
comment within 30 days of this notice, the rule will become effective
on February 21, 2026.
XII. Congressional Review Act and Executive Order 12866
Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (CRA) and Executive Order
(E.O.) 12866, the Office of Management and Budget's Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs has determined that this rule does
not qualify as a ``major rule,'' as defined in 5 U.S.C. 804(2), and is
not a significant regulatory action as defined under section 2(f) of
E.O. 12866. To comply with the CRA, CPSC will submit the required
information to each House of Congress and the Comptroller General.
List of Subjects in 16 CFR Part 1218
Consumer protection, Imports, Incorporation by reference, Infants
and children, Law enforcement, Safety.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Commission amends 16
CFR chapter II as follows:
PART 1218--SAFETY STANDARD FOR BASSINETS AND CRADLES
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1. The authority citation for part 1218 is revised to read as follows:
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2056a.
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2. Revise Sec. 1218.1 to read as follows:
Sec. 1218.1 Scope.
This part establishes a consumer product safety standard for
bassinets and cradles.
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3. Revise Sec. 1218.2 to read as follows:
Sec. 1218.2 Requirements for bassinets and cradles.
Each bassinet and cradle must comply with all applicable provisions
of ASTM F2194-25. ASTM F2194-25, Standard Consumer Safety Specification
for Bassinets and Cradles, approved August 1, 2025, which is
incorporated by reference into this section with the approval of the
Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part
51. This incorporation by reference (IBR) material is available for
inspection at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and at
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Contact CPSC
at: the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; phone: (301)
504-7479; email: [email protected]. For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations or email [email protected]. A read-only copy of the
standard is available for viewing on the ASTM website at https://www.astm.org/READINGLIBRARY/. You may obtain a copy from ASTM
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