Safety of electric toys
Executive summary
Requirements for the safety of electric toys.
Abstract
This European Standard deals with the safety of electric toys. It also applies to electric constructional sets, electric functional toys and to experimental sets.
The aim of this standard is to reduce risks when playing with toys, especially those risks which are not evident to users.
This standard covers the whole range of electric toys from small button cell operated lights to large sit-on cars powered by lead-acid cells. It applies to new toys but also takes into account the wear and tear of toys in use.
Toys using electricity for functions other than the principal function are within the scope of this standard.
If the packaging in which the toy is sold is also intended to be played with, it is considered to be part of the toy.
History and related standards
This European Standard supersedes HD 271 S1:1982 and its amendments.
It includes the following cross references:
EN 71-1:1998, EN 71-3:1994, EN 60068-2-75:1997, EN 60086-2:2001,
EN 60320-1:2001, EN 60335-1:1994, EN 60417, EN 60529:1991,
EN 60695-2-2:1994, EN 60695-2-11:2001, EN 60707:1999, EN 60730,
EN 60825-1:1994, EN 61058-1:1992, EN 61558-2-7:1997, IEC 60384-14:1993,
IEC 60083:1997.
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