2026-22213·CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

Safety Standard for Automatic Residential Garage Door Operators

Final RuleFinal RuleComments open

Published: Oct 30, 2026
Effective: Dec 29, 2026
Comments close: Nov 30, 2026
Citation: 91 FR 68456
Docket: Docket No. CPSC-2015-0025

Direct final rule.

Summary

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is updating its mandatory safety rule for automatic residential garage‑door openers to incorporate the latest entrapment‑protection requirements that were added to the UL 325 standard in October 2025. The change is intended to reduce the risk of injuries or deaths caused when a garage door closes on a person or object, by ensuring that all new and replacement operators meet the newer safety criteria. The rule applies to manufacturers, importers, and distributors of automatic residential garage‑door operators, as well as anyone who installs or maintains these devices in homes. By aligning the federal regulation with the revised UL 325 standard, the CPSC aims to create a consistent, nationwide safety baseline for these products. The amendment was published on October 30 2026 and takes effect on December 29 2026. Interested parties have until November 30 2026 to submit comments. If the Commission receives no substantive objections, the rule will become final as written; otherwise it may be revised or withdrawn based on the feedback received.

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Official abstract

In October 2025, updates to the entrapment protection provisions in the UL 325 standard were accepted under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 1990 (Improvement Act) for inclusion in the Commission's mandatory safety regulation for automatic residential garage door operators. In this direct final rule, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission) is amending the Commission's automatic residential garage door operators mandatory regulation to align with the changes in UL 325.