Consumer Product Safety Standards for Scooters, Carts, Guns
Safety standards for scooters, carts, and guns address the basic requirements for the design, performance, manufacturing, and labeling of a variety of scooters, carts, and guns. These standards address the safety principles for go karts, non-powered and powered scooters, shopping carts, non-powder guns, pocket bikes, and more. ASTM International (ASTM) has developed various standards that address safety issues with scooters, carts and guns.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has conducted research relating to injuries that were sustained due to safety issues with scooters, carts, and guns. They found that an estimated 12,600 children under 15 years old were treated in emergency rooms for injuries associated with go-karts in 1999 (PDF link). Also, an estimated 10,015 people were treated in emergency rooms for injuries associated with scooters (PDF link). Two thirds of the injured persons were under 15 years of age and 60% were male. Less than half of the victims were wearing helmets at the time of the injury. Furthermore, an estimated 23,892 people were treated in emergency rooms for injuries associated with non-powder guns (PDF link).
The CPSC has created safety alerts that provide helpful information and tips about how to use BB guns (PDF link) and scooters (PDF link) safely in order to further educate consumers about these potentially harmful products. The CPSC has also created a detailed report (PDF link) that provides analysis of hazard patterns associated with Go-Kart related injuries.
ANSI Z315.1-2012
Tricycles - Safety Requirements
This standard covers the safety requirements for all tricycles intended for use by children 8 years and under. While the addition of a push handle does not by itself change the classification of a product from a tricycle to a stroller (or other juvenile product), there exist in the marketplace some hybrid products (i.e., tricycle/stroller combinations that have canopies, reclining seats, and/or restraint systems, etc.) that are intended and marketed to fulfill both functions. Such products may need to meet the requirements of ASTM F833 (Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Carriages and Strollers) or other applicable standards, in addition to those of this standard.
ASTM F2264-14(2019)
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powered Scooters
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers establishment of performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to minimize the hazards to users of scooters as identified in the introduction. 1.2 This specification is intended to cover use of this product for children ages 5 years and older. 1.3 No scooter produced after the approval date of this specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all requirements herein. 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7 , of this consumer safety specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F2641-08(2015)
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Recreational Powered Scooters and Pocket Bikes
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers the establishment of performance requirements and corresponding test methods used to minimize the hazards to users of recreational powered scooters and pocket bikes. 1.2 This specification is intended to cover use of these products for children:... 1.3 This consumer safety specification is not intended for units designed or licensed for roadway use regulated by transportation regulations (Department of Transportation (DOT) or state). 1.4 This specification is not intended for units designed and sold as Adult Use Only and are prominently labeled and marked as such. 1.5 This consumer safety specification is not intended for nonpowered scooters (Consumer Safety Specification F2264 ), battery powered ride-on toys (Consumer Safety Specification F963 ), skateboards, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, go-carts (Practice F2007 ), fun-karts (Specification F2011 ), snowmobiles, motorized trail bikes, lawnmowers, or motorized wheelchairs including mobility scooters.
ASTM F2642-08(2015)
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Safety Instructions and Labeling for Recreational Powered Scooters and Pocket Bikes
1.1 This consumer safety specification includes requirements for safe-use instructions and labeling to minimize the hazards to users of recreational powered scooters and pocket bikes. This specification is intended to cover safety instructions, labeling, and maintenance for products for:... 1.2 This specification is intended to reduce hazards, other than those inherent to the users of these units during normal intended use and within manufacturers safety guidelines. 1.3 This specification is not intended for non powered scooters (Consumer Safety Specification F2264 ), battery powered ride-on toys (Consumer Safety Specification F963 ), motorcycles, skateboards, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), go-karts (Practice F2007 ), fun-karts (Safety Guide F1928 ), snowmobiles, motorized trail bikes, lawn mowers, or motorized wheelchairs including mobility scooters. 1.4 This specification is not intended for units designed for Adult Use Only and that are prominently labeled and marked as such. 1.5 This specification is not intended for units designed or licensed for roadway use or regulated by transportation regulations (that is, Department of Transportation (DOT) or state).
ASTM F1928-98(2018)
Standard Safety Guide for Consumer Recreational Use of Fun-Karts
1.1 This guide relates to the use and maintenance of commercially manufactured fun-karts intended for private use, on suitable off-road terrain, by consumers. 1.2 This guide is intended to reduce hazards, other than those inherent in the sport of fun-karting, to the users of fun-karts during normal intended use. 1.3 This guide applies to fun-karts for private use and does not apply to concession, race, home-made, consumer-modified karts, karts that are pedal-powered, unpowered karts, or karts that are used for commercial purposes. 1.4 This guide specifically recognizes that there are operational hazards relating to fun-karts that operators and passengers are deemed to have accepted by their use and operation of the fun-kart including, but not limited to, falling out, running into, through, under or over objects, upsetting the kart, general operator recklessness, pinches, scratches, or bruises, or a combination thereof. 1.5 This guide does not cover product performance or quality, labeling, maintenance, or safety devices. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F2372-15(2021)
Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Shopping Carts
1.1 This consumer safety performance specification covers performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements for shopping carts and restraint systems. 1.2 This specification is intended to cover children who are at least six months of age and at least 15 lb (7 kg) up to children who are not more than four years of age and who weigh no more than 35 lb (16 kg). 1.3 This specification does not include any provisions nor is intended for use of infant carriers. 1.4 No shopping cart or restraint system produced after the approval date of this consumer safety performance specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all requirements herein. 1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7 , of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F589-17
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Guns
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers non-powder guns, commonly referred to as BB guns, air guns, and pellet guns, which propel a projectile by means of energy released by compressed air, compressed gas, mechanical spring action, or a combination thereof, and is to be used in conjunction with Specification F590 . 1.2 Special-purpose match precision and adult guns, as defined in 3.1 and classified in 8.1 and 8.2 , are exempt from the performance requirements for trigger mechanisms (see 4.3 ), safety mechanisms (see 4.4 ), and drop tests (see 4.5 ). 1.3 Special-purpose training guns, as defined in 3.1 and classified in 8.3 , are exempt from the performance requirements for the safety mechanism (see 4.4 ). 1.4 Limitations This consumer safety specification does not cover the following categories of gun products: cl custom-made non-powder guns (see 3.1.2.6 ); or replica guns (see 3.1.2.15 ); tranquilizer dart guns; toy products such as rubber-band guns, cork guns, pop guns, rubber-tip dart guns, or pea and bean shooters; other recreational-type guns such as blow guns, spear guns, catapult guns (also identified as sling shots), bows, crossbows, paintball markers, air soft or soft air guns, or carbide guns; nonrecreational guns such as those used by law enforcement, scientific, or military agencies; nor industrial and consumer tools such as paintball guns, staple guns, or conduit guns. 1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard; the SI units in parentheses are provided for information only. 1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 9 , of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F2011-02(2018)
Standard Specification for Safety and Performance of Fun-Karts
1.1 This specification relates to the safety performance specifications for commercially manufactured fun-karts intended for private use, on suitable off-road terrain, by consumers. 1.2 This specification is intended to reduce hazards, other than those inherent in the sport of fun-karting, to the users of fun-karts during normal intended use by specifying performance standards of manufacturing. 1.3 This specification applies to fun-karts for private use and does not apply to concession, race, home-made, consumer-modified fun-karts, fun-karts that are pedal-powered, unpowered fun-karts, or fun-karts, which are used for commercial purposes. 1.4 This specification recognizes that there are operational hazards relating to fun-karts, which operators and passengers are deemed to have accepted by their use and operation of the fun-kart including, but not limited to, falling out, running into, through, under or over objects, upsetting the fun-kart, general operator recklessness, pinches, scratches, or bruises, or a combination thereof. 1.5 This specification does not cover labeling, maintenance, or use. For use and maintenance, see Safety Guide F1928 . 1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F590-12(2018)
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Gun Projectiles and Propellants
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers projectiles and propellants manufactured for use with non-powder guns intended for target shooting, educational, and recreational purposes and is to be used in conjunction with Consumer Safety Specification F589 . Non-powder guns are commonly identified as BB guns, air guns, or pellet guns. 1.2 The projectiles and propellants covered by this consumer safety specification are BB cal, .177 cal (4.5 mm), .22 cal (5.5 mm), and .25 cal (6.4 mm) air gun shot of various materials; .177 cal (4.5 mm), 5 mm, .22 cal (5.5 mm), .25 cal (6.4 mm) pellets and .177 cal (4.5 mm), 5 mm, .22 cal (5.5 mm), and .25 cal (6.4 mm) darts and propellants identified as 8 and 12-g type CO 2 cylinders with both small and standard-sized necks as well as refillable CO 2 or compressed air cylinders and reservoirs. 1.3 This consumer safety specification does not cover propellants such as dichlorodifluoromethane or projectiles that are propelled by a combustible release of energy; non-powder gun projectiles used with products identified as blow guns, sling shots, cork guns, toy guns, or archery cross bows and other such devices; projectiles designed for adult use in obsolete non-powder guns, custom-made non-powder guns, and non-powder guns designed for and used by law enforcement, scientific, veterinary or military use; paint ball markers, ammunition for airsoft/softair guns and shot used with shotguns in the firearm classification. Test methods for refilling cylinders do not purport to address all of the safety issues, if any, associated with the safe handling and transfilling of small cylinders. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations, such as but not limited to DOT, CGA and OSHA, prior to use. 1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7 , of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F2369-20
Standard Safety Specification for Non-Integral Firearm Locking Devices
1.1 This specification covers non-integral firearm locking devices used to deter unauthorized use of unloaded firearms. These devices can be mechanical, electromechanical, or a combination thereof. 1.2 This specification contains functional, operational, and safety requirements for non-integral firearm locking devices. 1.3 The specification is intended to apply only to non-integral locks or locking mechanisms applied to, in, around, or about a firearm, either external to the firearm or by some method of introduction to or within the firearm. The specification is not intended to set evaluation standards by which safety levers, firing pin blocks, or other traditional discharge prevention mechanisms are evaluated, notwithstanding the fact that these mechanisms may prevent inadvertent discharge. This specification is not applicable to devices used for, or intended for, the prevention of theft or other intentional misuse of firearms. Note 1: Tests described are laboratory type tests and although they may simulate some field conditions, they do not duplicate all field conditions. Note 2: There is no apparent comparable ISO/IEC standard. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
