Brief Summary

Section 104 of the Act requires the Commission to study and develop safety standards for infant and toddler products. Congress stated that the products the Commission must study include: full-size cribs and non full-size cribs; toddler beds; high chairs, booster chairs, hook on chairs; bath seats; gates and other enclosure for confining a child; play yards; stationary activity centers; infant carriers; strollers; walkers; swings; and bassinets and cradles. The Commission must either make the existing voluntary safety standards for these products mandatory or provide for a stricter safety standard. The Commission can prioritize its work on these products but must begin two rulemakings by August 14, 2009 and promulgate two more rules every six months until all products have a mandatory safety standard. Once the Commission has issued these safety standards, it will be illegal to manufacture, sell or import a product that violates the new safety standard which could result in either civil or criminal penalties.

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This document is an unofficial description of one of the sections of the CPSIA and does not replace or supersede the statutory requirements of the new legislation. The dates used follow the legislation. Some may be subject to change based on final Commission action. These summaries are those of the CPSC staff and have not been reviewed or approved by, and may not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission.