CPSC Axes Obsolete Rules on Infant Bouncers and Activity Centers
Published Date: 7/22/2026
Rule
Summary
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is cleaning house by removing old rules about infant bouncer seats and stationary activity centers because newer safety standards already cover them. This change helps manufacturers and everyone else by cutting down on confusing, duplicate rules without changing any safety protections. The update kicks in on September 21, 2026, unless someone speaks up by August 21, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Safety Standards Remain in Place
Infant bouncer seats and stationary activity centers will still be covered by the Commission's mandatory safety standards in 16 CFR part 1229 (infant bouncer seats) and 16 CFR part 1238 (stationary activity centers). The direct final rule removes only duplicative older FHSA provisions and does not remove or weaken the mandatory safety protections for these products.
Removes Duplicative Infant Product Rules
The CPSC is removing old rules in 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(6) and 1500.86(a)(4) for infant bouncer seats and stationary activity centers because those products are already covered by newer mandatory standards (16 CFR parts 1229 and 1238). The change is meant to reduce confusing, duplicate rules and ease regulatory burdens for manufacturers, testing labs, regulators, and the public.
Timing: Comment Deadline and Effective Date
This direct final rule will take effect on September 21, 2026, unless the Commission receives a significant adverse comment by August 21, 2026. If a significant adverse comment is received by August 21, 2026, the Commission will publish a notice withdrawing the rule before its effective date.
Doorway/Ceiling Bouncers Still Covered
The Commission is not revoking the existing requirements in 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(6) and 1500.86(a)(4) for doorway or ceiling bouncers or jumpers because there is no existing ASTM safety standard that covers those products. Those products will continue to be regulated under the FHSA provisions to facilitate recalls or corrective action if hazards arise.
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