The CPSC has adopted ASTM F2057-23, a mandatory standard for protecting dressers and other clothing storage units from tipping
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) made a new decision on April 19, 2023, when the Commission voted to adopt the ASTM F2057-23 voluntary standard as the CPSC's mandatory safety standard to protect consumers from injuries and deaths associated with tipping over incidents involving dressers, closets, and other clothing storage units.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) made a new decision on April 19, 2023, when the Commission voted to adopt the ASTM F2057-23 voluntary standard as a mandatory safety standard for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to protect consumers from safety hazards associated with dressers. Injuries and deaths from tipping over incidents in clothing kitchens and other clothing storage units.
The CPSC reviewed and evaluated the validity of the requirements of the ASTM F 2057-23 voluntary standard and determined that the standard meets the relevant requirements.
The CPSC had previously approved a mandatory safety standard 16 CFR 1261 to address the risk of dumping in clothing storage units, which was set to take effect on May 24, 2023, but will now be replaced by a new mandatory standard, ASTM F 2057-23.
The requirements of the new mandatory standard are as follows:
Stability test when unit is placed on carpet
Stability tests with loaded drawers and multiple drawers open
Simulated interactive testing of children weighing up to 60 pounds with the clothing storage unit
Related warnings required
The CPSC requires manufacturers to produce clothing storage units that meet the new requirements 120 days after the publication of the regulation's standard registration.
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