Sturdy Act
FOR THEIR SAFETY
The STURDY Act defines a Clothing Storage Unit (CSU) as meaning “any free-standing furniture item manufactured in the United States or imported for use in the United States that is intended for the storage of clothing, typical of bedroom furniture.” Note two key features of this definition. First, the furniture product must be “intended for the storage of clothing” by the manufacturer. Second, it must be “typical of bedroom furniture”.
A FOOT TO REST ON.
Although University Loft Company manufactures furniture that is designed to meet the rigors of student housing, usually for use by individuals 17-23 years of age, we’ve taken the proactive approach to provide a simple and smart solution that can make any of our products that are 27” or higher compliant with the Sturdy Act. The solution ensures that our CSU defined furniture passes the testing requirements set forth in ASTM F2057-2023.
Patent Pending.
WHAT IS THE STURDY ACT?
The STURDY Act (Stopping Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act) (ASTM F2057-2023) ) is a law passed in December in coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The law aims to improve the safety of dressers and other free-standing furniture that poses a tip-over risk to smaller individuals. The law requires clothing storage units to meet certain stability standards and undergo testing to prove compliance.
The STURDY Act became a law on September 1, 2023 and The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will actively enforce the standard.
The STURDY Act defines a Clothing Storage Unit (CSU) as meaning “any free-standing furniture item manufactured in the United States or imported for use in the United States that is intended for the storage of clothing, typical of bedroom furniture.” Note two key features of this definition. First, the furniture product must be “intended for the storage of clothing” by the manufacturer. Second, it must be “typical of bedroom furniture”.
CONSIDERATIONS
AGE OF THE CHILD
Will children age 6 and under be using the clothing storage unit (CSU) in any capacity.
FURNITURE DIMENSIONS
Does the CSU have a height of 27 inches or higher, a minimum mass of 30 pounds, and a volume of 3.2 cubic feet or more.
WEIGHT OF CHILD
Simulate the capability of a child weighing up to 60 pounds interacting with a CSU.
COMMON CSU'S
The CSPC will look to the following criteria to ascertain whether a ULoft furniture product is a children’s product or not:
- Manufacturer statements about the intended use of the product, including a label on the product if such statement is reasonable;
- Whether the product is represented in its packaging, display, promotion, or advertising as appropriate for use by children 12 years of age or younger;
- Whether the product is commonly recognized by consumers as being intended for use by a child 12 years of age or younger; and The Age Determination Guidelines issued by CPSC staff in September 2002, available at https://www.cpsc.gov/-Age-Determination-Guidelines, and any successor to such guidelines.