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Consumer Product Safety

Information To Dealers Of Second-Hand Children's Products

Playpens

  • A label containing the following information must be permanently affixed to the product:

    1. Name and address of manufacturer;
    2. Model number;
    3. Date of manufacture;
    4. Statement: "This product complies with requirements of the Playpen Regulations (Canada)".
  • Should not present any scissoring, shearing or pinching hazards. The joint at the top drop rail must be covered by a plastic pad or designed to eliminate shearing or pinching hazards.
  • Height of side from the floor to top of rail must be 48 cm (18.9 in) or more.
  • Should not have more than 2 wheels or casters or provisions for their attachment.

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  • Mesh in playpen will not permit the passage of a 6.4 mm (1/4 in) diameter rod (prevents finger or button entrapment).
  • Playpen must be in good repair (refer to cribs).
  • Cut metal tubing with ends accessible to occupant must be covered by a cap that cannot be removed with a 9 kg (20 lb) force.

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  • No attached straps, cords, etc. more than 18 cm (7 in) in length.
  • Threaded end of bolts accessible to the occupant must be covered with acorn nuts.
Last Updated: 2004-02-11 Top