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Bed Rail Testing: ASTM F3186-17 & 16 CFR 1270

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Update time : 2025-01-11

The primary purpose of adult bed rails is to reduce the risk of users falling out of bed, assist them in changing positions while on the bed, or help them transition onto or off the bed. However, in recent years, incidents of suffocation or injuries caused by bed rail safety issues have been frequent, leading the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue several recalls of portable bed rails.

 

To address the risk of entrapment and reduce deaths and injuries caused by falls or other hazards associated with adult portable bed rails, the CPSC has established mandatory safety standards.

 Bed Rail Testing: ASTM F3186-17 & 16 CFR 1270(图1)

Recent Amazon Requirements

Recently, many sellers have received notifications from Amazon stating that all adult portable bed rails must undergo testing and comply with ASTM F3186-17 or 16 CFR 1270 regulations, standards, and requirements. Non-compliant products will be delisted from February 15.

 

Amazon U.S. Site Requirements

Applicable Product Description

An adult portable bed rail refers to any bed rail product or device that can be attached to or removed from a bed. These are installed or used on the edge of the bed and are not designed as an integral part of the bed by the manufacturer.

 

While adult portable bed rails are generally regulated by the CPSC, products marketed for correcting, treating, or preventing disease or medical conditions are classified as medical devices and are regulated by the FDA.

 

Amazon’s Adult Portable Bed Rail Policy

Amazon requires all adult portable bed rails to be tested and comply with the following regulations, standards, and requirements:

- ASTM F3186-17 (Standard Specification for Adult Portable Bed Rails and Related Products), or

- 16 CFR 1270 (Safety Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails)

 

Required Information

Product Detail Page Must Include:

- Model, part number, or product number

- Manufacturer or private label owner (distributor) name

- Age grading listed on the product detail page must match the age grading in the test report

 

Required Documents:

1. A test report issued by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory demonstrating compliance with the above regulations, standards, and requirements

2. Model, part number, or product number

3. Name and address of the manufacturer, importer, distributor, or authorized representative

4. Product label

5. Registration card

6. Compliance mark

7. Hazard warnings

8. Product instructions and manuals

 

Example Warning Label for ASTM F3186-17

Additional Notes

Image Requirements:

When submitting images or image-containing documents, ensure the following:

- Images are clear and identifiable.

- Images demonstrate that the product matches the tested product and the product listed on the detail page.

- Product instructions, manuals, safety information, labels, and warnings are provided in English and the language of the target sales country/region.

 Bed Rail Testing: ASTM F3186-17 & 16 CFR 1270(图2)

Important Notes:

- All documents, test reports, or certificates submitted to Amazon must be authentic and in their original format (i.e., unaltered).

- If possible, provide images of all sides of the product or its packaging to ensure compliance with relevant requirements and minimize delays in the approval process.

 

For further inquiries about Amazon product requirements, feel free to contact the staff at China JJR Laboratory for assistance.


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