US Revocation of Obsolete Rules for Infant Bouncer Seats and Stationary Activity Centres
On 22 July 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published in the Federal Register the Direct Final Rule for "Revocation of Obsolete Rules Regarding Infant Bouncer Seats and Stationary Activity Centers" – under 16 CFR Part 1500 [CPSC Docket No. CPSC-2026-0298].
This is to revoke obsolete regulatory provisions concerning infant bouncer seats and stationary activity centres (the "Products"), to eliminate unnecessary duplication and enhance clarity within its regulatory framework.
Reasons for the Update
Previously, these two Products were subject to certain rules under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA). However, these products are now covered by newer, more comprehensive mandatory safety standards established under the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Specifically, infant bouncer seats are subject to 16 CFR part 1229, and stationary activity centres are subject to 16 CFR part 1238.
Baby-bouncers and Walker-jumpers
"Baby-bouncers" and "Walker-jumpers" are particularly mentioned in this final rule for transferring from the FHSA to the CPSC Rules. Specifically, CPSC regulations at 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(6) and 1500.86(a)(4) ban any “baby-bouncer" or "walker-jumper" and any other similar article that does not meet specified safety criteria.
For this purpose, 16 CFR Part 1500 is to be amended as follows:
# 1500.18 Banned toys and other banned articles intended for use by children
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(6) Any article known as a “baby-bouncer” or “walker-jumper” and any other similar article (referred to in this paragraph (a)(6) as “article(s)”), except an infant walker subject to part 1216 of this chapter, an infant bouncer seat subject to part 1229 of this chapter, and a stationary activity center subject to part 1238 of this chapter, which is intended to support very young children while sitting, bouncing, jumping, and/or reclining, and which because of its design has any exposed parts capable of causing amputation, crushing, lacerations, fractures, hematomas, bruises, or other injuries to fingers, toes, or other parts of the anatomy of young children.
Effective Date
21 September 2026, unless a significant adverse comment is received by 21 August 2026.
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