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CPSC Publishes Final Rules for Infant Swings within Federal Register
On November 7, 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff published within the federal register the final rules for infant swings. The final rules will adopt the ASTM F2088-12a standard as mandatory with two specified modifications and will become effective May 7, 2013

Background of CPSIA
Under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is required to study current industry safety standards related to certain infant & toddler products and to make an assessment as to whether those standards would be considered sufficient safety standards.
CPSC has already issued mandatory standards for infant walkers, infant bath seats, toddler beds, full / non-full size cribs, portable bed rails and play yards.

Summary
An infant swing is defined as a stationary unit with a frame and powered mechanism that enables an infant to swing in a seated position. An infant swing is intended for use with infants from birth until a child is able to sit up unassisted.

The final rules, designated as 16 CFR 1223, will require each infant swing that is manufactured or imported on or after May 7, 2013, to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2088-12a with two modifications as listed below.

Summary of Modifications
Do not comply with Section 8.3.1 of the F2088-12a. Comply with the following instead;
Products that have an adjustable seat back greater than 50 degrees from the horizontal shall contain the following addressed warning;
Keep swing seat fully reclined until child is at least 4 months old AND can hold up head without help.
Young infants have limited head and neck control.
If seat is too upright, infant’s head can drop forward, compress the airway, and result in DEATH.
Additional warnings shall also address the following;
To prevent serious injury or death from infants falling or being strangled in straps:
Always secure infant in the restraint system provided.
Never leave infant unattended in swing.
Discontinue use of swing when infant attempts to climb out.

Travel swings shall address the following;
Always place swing on floor. Never use on any elevated surface.
A revision to the test method for mobile attachment strength (Section 7.12.2) was also included.