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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)In general
Not later than 180 days after May 16, 2022, crib bumpers, regardless of the date of manufacture, shall be considered a banned hazardous product under section 2057 of this title.
(b)Crib bumper defined
In this section, the term “crib bumper”--
(1) means any material that is intended to cover the sides of a crib to prevent injury to any crib occupant from impacts against the side of a crib or to prevent partial or complete access to any openings in the sides of a crib to prevent a crib occupant from getting any part of the body entrapped in any opening;
(2) includes a padded crib bumper, a supported and unsupported vinyl bumper guard, and vertical crib slat covers; and
(3) does not include a non-padded mesh crib liner.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 15 U.S.C. § 2057e - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 15. Commerce and Trade § 2057e. Banning of crib bumpers - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-15-commerce-and-trade/15-usc-sect-2057e/
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