{"id":"F2007L01895","name":"Consumer Product Safety Standard for Prams and Strollers","slug":"consumer-product-safety-standard-for-prams-and-strollers","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":66741,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L01895-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Consumer Product Safety Standard for Prams and Strollers","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nConsumer Product Safety Standard for Prams and Strollers\n\nConsumer Protection Notice No 8 of 2007\n\nmade under the\n\nCompetition and Consumer Act 2010\n\nCompilation No. 1\n\nCompilation date: 14 February 2019\n\nIncludes amendments up to: F2019L00133\n\nRegistered: 18 February 2019\n\nAbout this compilation\n\nThis compilation\n\nThis is a compilation of the Consumer Product Safety Standard for Prams and Strollers that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 14 February 2019 (the compilation date).\n\nThe notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.\n\nUncommenced amendments\n\nThe effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.\n\nApplication, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments\n\nIf the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.\n\nEditorial changes\n\nFor more information about any editorial changes made in this compilation, see the endnotes.\n\nModifications\n\nIf the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.\n\nSelf-repealing provisions\n\nIf a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.\n\nTHE SCHEDULE\n\nDivision 1: The Standard\n\nAustralian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2088:2000, Prams and strollers – Safety requirements, approved by Standards Australia and published on 15 December 2000.\n\nDivision 2: Variations\n\nStandard AS/NZS 2088:2000 is varied by\n\n(i) In Clause 1 deleting the first sentence and substituting a new sentence as follows:\n\n“This Standard specifies safety requirements for prams and strollers.”;\n\n(ia) At the end of Clause 1, adding the following note:\n\n> Note: “Note: Strollers include wheeled vehicles that can operate in more than one mode, if one of those modes is designed to transport a child in a seated position (including, but not limited to, convertible tricycle strollers).”\n\n(ii) Deleting Clauses 2, 3, 5 and 6 entirely;\n\n(iii) Deleting Clauses 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5;\n\n(iv) In Clause 7.6 deleting the sentence “(See Note to Clause 7.5)”, and adding a second paragraph as follows:\n\n“The colour of the parking device actuator shall be red. The surrounding frame work and mouldings shall be a contrasting colour.”;\n\n(v) Deleting Clause 7.7 entirely;\n\n(vi) In Sub-clause 7.8.1.1 paragraph (a) deleting the words “comprising shoulder,” and substituting the words “that includes”, and deleting the sentence “An example is shown in Figure 3.”;\n\n(vii) In Sub-clause 7.8.1.1 deleting paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) and in paragraph (e) deleting the words “Items (a) and (b)”, and substituting the words “Item (a)”;\n\n(viii) Deleting Figure 3;\n\n(ix) Deleting Sub-clause 7.8.1.2;\n\n(x) In Sub-clause 7.8.1.3 deleting the words “at a point where the seat cannot be pulled away from the frame of the stroller by pulling the restraint straps”;\n\n(xi) Deleting Clause 7.9;\n\n(xii) Inserting a new Clause 7.10 as follows:\n\n“7.10 Tether strap  \n(a) Vehicles shall be provided with a suitable strap to allow the vehicle to be tethered to the vehicle operator while it is in use; and  \n(b) The tether strap shall be designed to reduce the possibility of it being a strangulation hazard for infants inside or outside the vehicle:  \n\\- The length of the strap shall be as short as practical; and  \n\\- Any loop in the strap shall have a perimeter of less than 360 mm.”;\n\n(xiii) Deleting Clauses 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4 entirely;\n\n(xiv) Deleting Clause 8.6.1;\n\n(xv) In Clause 8.6.2(a), at the beginning of the paragraph inserting the numbering “(i)” before the words “When tested”, and at the end of the paragraph after the word “collapse” deleting the full stop and the words “(See also Note to Clause 7.9.)”, and inserting the following:\n\n“; or  \n(ii) When tested in accordance with the following procedures the test ball shall not fall out of the seat unit.  \n  \nRecline the backrest of the seat unit to the most reclined position. Attach, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, the textile parts intended to retain the child (including the rear part of the hood and aprons).  \n  \nFix the vehicle to a plane inclined to 45˚ with respect to the horizontal and 15˚ with respect to the perpendicular direction of the longitudinal axis considered when inclining the plane to 45˚. The vehicle shall be placed along the longitudinal axis of the plane.  \n  \nPlace a test ball comprising a sphere with a hard smooth surface of diameter 120 mm (± 2 mm) and 5 kg (± 0.1 kg) weight on the centre of the junction of the seat and backrest of the vehicle and let the ball roll freely. Record whether the test ball falls out of the seat unit.  \n  \nRepeat the procedure but with the inclination of the plane of 15˚ to the opposite side of the longitudinal axis.  \n  \nRepeat the procedure without inclining the plane at 15˚ but simply reclined at 45˚.”;\n\n(xvi) In Sub clause 8.6.2(b)(i), at the end of the paragraph deleting the full stop and inserting the words “; and”;\n\n(xvii) In sub-clause 8.6.2(b)(ii), at the end of the paragraph deleting the full stop and inserting the following:\n\n“; or  \n(iii) When tested in accordance with the following procedures, if the small torso probe passes through the gap between the handle and the pram/stroller body, the large head probe shall also pass through.  \n  \nThe probes used in this test are made of hard smooth material fitted with suitable handgrips, comprising:  \n\\- a small torso probe with dimensions as shown in Figure A below;  \n![](image.002.png)\n\nFigure A  \nNotes to figure A: - Dimensions are in mm;  \n\\- 1 is the handgrip  \nand  \n\\- a large head probe in the shape of a cylinder of diameter 223 mm and length 100 mm, with a handgrip fitted to an end of the cylinder. These probes have dimensional tolerances of ± 2 mm.  \n  \nCheck whether the small torso probe can pass through the gap between the handle and the end of the pram/stroller body applying a force of 90 N.  \n  \nCheck if the large head probe passes through the opening when pushed along the axis of the handgrip, with a force not exceeding 5 N.”;\n\n(xviii) Deleting Clauses 8.8, 8.9, 8.10, 9 and 10 entirely;\n\n(xix) In Clause 11.1 after paragraph (e) inserting a new paragraph (f) as follows:\n\n“(f) A notice placed on the tether strap, as follows:  \nWARNING: USE THIS STRAP TO STOP THE PRAM/STROLLER\\* ROLLING AWAY”;\n\n(xx) In Clause 11.2 deleting the words and substituting the following:\n\n“11.2 Legibility of marking  \nThe wording shall be clearly legible and the marking specified in clauses 11.1(c), (d), (e), and (f) shall be in characters not less than 2.5 mm high.”; and\n\n(xxi) Deleting Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, O, P and Q.\n\n> Note: Endnotes\n\n> Note: Endnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nThe endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.\n\nThe following endnotes are included in every compilation:\n\nEndnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\nEndnote 3—Legislation history\n\nEndnote 4—Amendment history\n\nAbbreviation key—Endnote 2\n\nThe abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.\n\nLegislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4\n\nAmending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.\n\nThe legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.\n\nThe amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.\n\nEditorial changes\n\nThe Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.\n\nIf the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.\n\nMisdescribed amendments\n\nA misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.\n\nIf a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.\n\n> Note: Endnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\n| ad = added or inserted                         | o = order(s)                        |\n| ---------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |\n| am = amended                                   | Ord = Ordinance                     |\n| amdt = amendment                               | orig = original                     |\n| c = clause(s)                                  | par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)  |\n| C[x] = Compilation No. x                       | /sub‑subparagraph(s)                |\n| Ch = Chapter(s)                                | pres = present                      |\n| def = definition(s)                            | prev = previous                     |\n| Dict = Dictionary                              | (prev…) = previously                |\n| disallowed = disallowed by Parliament          | Pt = Part(s)                        |\n| Div = Division(s)                              | r = regulation(s)/rule(s)           |\n| ed = editorial change                          | reloc = relocated                   |\n| exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have | renum = renumbered                  |\n| effect                                         | rep = repealed                      |\n| F = Federal Register of Legislation            | rs = repealed and substituted       |\n| gaz = gazette                                  | s = section(s)/subsection(s)        |\n| LA = Legislation Act 2003                      | Sch = Schedule(s)                   |\n| LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003         | Sdiv = Subdivision(s)               |\n| (md) = misdescribed amendment can be given     | SLI = Select Legislative Instrument |\n| effect                                         | SR = Statutory Rules                |\n| (md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment       | Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)             |\n| cannot be given effect                         | SubPt = Subpart(s)                  |\n| mod = modified/modification                    | underlining = whole or part not     |\n| No. = Number(s)                                | commenced or to be commenced        |\n\n> Note: Endnote 3—Legislation history\n\n| Name                                                                                               | Registration              | Commencement                | Application, saving and transitional provisions |\n| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------- | --------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |\n| Consumer Product Safety Standard for Prams and Strollers (Consumer Protection Notice No 8 of 2007) | 2 July 2007 (F2007L01895) | 3 July 2007                 |                                                 |\n| Consumer Goods (Prams and Strollers) Amendment Safety Standard 2019                                | 13 Feb 2019 (F2019L00133) | 14 Feb 2019 (s 2(1) item 1) | —                                               |\n\n> Note: Endnote 4—Amendment history\n\n| Provision affected         | How affected   |\n| -------------------------- | -------------- |\n| The Schedule               |                |\n| Division 2                 |                |\n| Division 2................ | am F2019L00133 |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Scope is altered. Clause 1 is replaced to restate that the Standard specifies safety requirements for prams and strollers and expressly broadens the definition of 'strollers' to include wheeled vehicles that operate in more than one mode (including convertible tricycle strollers) (Division 2 items (i) and (ia)). At the same time, many original clauses and appendices are deleted or replaced (Division 2 items (ii), (iii), (xi), (xiii), (xviii), (xxi)), which changes which requirements apply and therefore changes the practical scope of regulated products and obligations."},"complexity_factors":["Relies on an external technical standard (AS/NZS 2088:2000) as the base instrument (Schedule Division 1) and implements many case-specific variations (Schedule Division 2 items i–xxi) — requires cross-referencing the original standard and the variations.","Introduces new, detailed physical test procedures and acceptance criteria (e.g. 120 mm/5 kg test ball, inclination angles and repeat procedures) that translate into lab testing requirements (variation xv, Clause 8.6.2 modifications).","Adds a multi-step probe test with precise probe dimensions, tolerances and force thresholds (small torso probe 90 N; large head probe 5 N; dimensions in variation xvii) — creates instrument-specific test rigs and pass/fail criteria.","Mandates design and marking requirements: a tether strap with specific maximum loop perimeter and warning text (new Clause 7.10 in variation xii; new marking in 11.1(f), variation xix), a colour requirement for the parking actuator (variation iv), and minimum character height for markings (11.2, variation xx) — increasing production and labelling specifications.","Extensive deletions and replacements of many clauses and appendices (see variations ii, iii, v, xi, xiii, xviii, xxi) — changes which parts of the original standard apply and may create interpretation gaps requiring legal/technical judgement.","Amendment and compilation metadata (endnotes, amendment history, uncommenced amendments) add administrative complexity for suppliers tracking current obligations (compilation notes and endnotes).","Compliance burden concentrated on manufacturers/importers: they pay for testing, design changes, labelling and possibly re-certification; regulators decide acceptability by reference to modified tests and markings (see Division 2 variations)."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument makes the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2088:2000 the required safety standard for prams and strollers, but changes that standard with targeted technical variations. It imposes specific design, test and marking requirements (for example tether straps, seat retention and probe tests) and deletes or replaces many original clauses.\n\nIt affects manufacturers, importers and suppliers by creating concrete testing, labelling and design obligations they must meet to supply prams and strollers in Australia."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains focused on its original purpose: setting safety standards for prams and strollers. The 2019 amendments added a tether strap requirement and refined testing procedures, but these are natural evolutions of product safety regulation rather than scope creep. The standard has not expanded to cover unrelated products or purposes."},"complexity_factors":["The legislation works by 'incorporating by reference' the AS/NZS 2088:2000 standard, then applying 21 specific variations (deletions, substitutions, and additions) to that external document","Heavy use of technical engineering language (e.g., 'test ball comprising a sphere with a hard smooth surface of diameter 120 mm', 'small torso probe', 'large head probe')","Precise dimensional requirements (e.g., 'perimeter of less than 360 mm', 'characters not less than 2.5 mm high', 'cylinder of diameter 223 mm')","Complex testing protocols described in detail (e.g., 45° and 15° plane inclinations, specific force measurements of 90N and 5N)","Cross-referencing between clauses (e.g., 'See also Note to Clause 7.9'—though this note was deleted, showing the complexity of tracking amendments)","Multiple deletion of entire clauses and appendices (Clauses 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.1-7.5, 7.7, 7.9, 8.1-8.4, 8.6.1, 8.8-8.10, 9, 10, and Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, O, P, Q)"],"plain_english_summary":"This law makes safety requirements for prams and strollers in Australia legally binding by adopting and modifying the AS/NZS 2088:2000 standard. It requires features like a clearly visible red parking brake, tether strap to prevent runaway prams, child restraints, stability testing, and specific warning labels.\n\nManufacturers, importers and retailers must comply before sale; parents and carers gain safer products that reduce risks from rolling away, tipping or entrapment."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/consumer-product-safety-standard-for-prams-and-strollers","history":"/api/acts/consumer-product-safety-standard-for-prams-and-strollers/history","analysis":"/api/acts/consumer-product-safety-standard-for-prams-and-strollers/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/consumer-product-safety-standard-for-prams-and-strollers/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/consumer-product-safety-standard-for-prams-and-strollers/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/consumer-product-safety-standard-for-prams-and-strollers/documents"}}