Clothing Storage Unit Regulatory Update: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) updated 16 CFR 1261
Clothing Storage Unit Regulatory Update: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently adopted, and has published, the updated 16 CFR 1261 in the Federal Register, outlining that clothing storage units produced on or after September 1, 2023 need to comply with ASTM F2057-23, as the mandatory federal standard for clothing storage units, in order to meet the requirements of the STURDY Act (STURDY = Stop Tip-overs of Unstable Risky Dressers on Youth).
The updated standard includes revisions aimed at improving the safety of clothing storage units regarding performance, testing, and labeling. Under the new standard, all clothing storage units manufactured or imported into the United States must comply with the revised requirements. This includes free-standing clothing storage units such as dressers, chests, and armoires, that are 27 inches or greater in height, are 30 pounds or greater in weight and contain 3.2 cubic feet or greater of enclosed storage volume.
The updated standard includes revisions aimed at improving the safety of clothing storage units regarding performance, testing, and labeling. Under the new standard, all clothing storage units manufactured or imported into the United States must comply with the revised requirements. This includes free-standing clothing storage units such as dressers, chests, and armoires, that are 27 inches or greater in height, are 30 pounds or greater in weight and contain 3.2 cubic feet or greater of enclosed storage volume.
For more information about this revised standard, or if you have questions about how to make your clothing storage unit compliant, please contact Testing Partners today.
