16 C.F.R. § 1509.11 Identifying marks, caution statement, and compliance declaration.
Title 16 - Commercial Practices
(a) Non-full-size baby cribs shall be clearly marked to indicate: (1) The name and place of business (city and state) of the manufacturer, importer, distributor, and/or seller; and (2) A model number, stock number, catalog number item number, or other symbol expressed numerically, in code or otherwise, such that only cribs of identical construction, composition, and dimensions shall bear identical markings. (b) The following caution statement shall appear on an inside surface of a non-full-size baby crib in a type size of at least (1) For rectangular cribs:
CAUTION: Any mattress used in this crib must be at least __ inches long by __ inches wide and not more than __ inches thick. The blanks are to be filled with dimensions complying with §1509.9(a) and (b). (2) For nonrectangular cribs:
CAUTION: Check proper fit of mattress. Should be not more than __ inches thick. The maximum gap between mattress and inside of crib border (or edge) should be no more than 1 inch. The blank is to be filled in with a dimension complying with §1509.9(a). (3) The dimensions to be inserted in the blanks in the caution statements in paragraphs (b) (1) and (2) of this section shall be determined by the manufacturer according to the provisions of §1509.9. The markings shall appear in block letters, shall contrast sharply with the background (by color, projection, and/or indentation), and shall be clearly visible and legible. (c) Except for markings required under paragraphs (d) and (e) of this section, markings on non-full-size baby cribs shall be of a permanent nature such as paint-stenciled, die-stamped, molded, or indelibly stamped directly thereon or permanently affixed, fastened, or attached thereto by means of a tag, token, or other suitable medium. The markings shall not be readily removable or subject to obliteration during normal use of the article or when the article is subjected to reasonably foreseeable damage or abuse. (d) The retail cartons of non-full-size baby cribs shall clearly indicate: (1) The name and place of business (mailing address including ZIP code) of the manufacturer, importer, distributor, and/or seller; and (2) The model number, stock number, catalog number, item number, or other symbol described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section. (e) All non-full-size baby cribs and their retail cartons shall bear a conspicuous label stating that the article conforms to applicable regulations promulgated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The label need not be permanently attached to the article and carton nor is any particular wording required for the statement. The label on the article must be conspicuous under normal conditions of retail display. All non-full-size baby cribs and their retail cartons introduced into interstate commerce for a period of 2 years after the effective date of this part 1509 must bear such label.
Title 16: Commercial Practices
PART 1509—REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-FULL-SIZE BABY CRIBS
§ 1509.11 Identifying marks, caution statement, and compliance declaration.
