EN IEC 62115:2020/prA1:2024
(Amendment)Amendment 1 - Electric toys - Safety
Amendment 1 - Electric toys - Safety
Elektrische Spielzeuge - Sicherheit
Jouets électriques - Sécurité
Električne igrače - Varnost - Dopolnilo A1
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2024
Električne igrače - Varnost - Dopolnilo A1
Amendment 1 - Electric toys - Safety
Elektrische Spielzeuge - Sicherheit
Jouets électriques - Sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62115:2020/prA1:2024
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.200.50 Igrače Toys
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
61/7248/CDV
COMMITTEE DRAFT FOR VOTE (CDV)
PROJECT NUMBER:
IEC 62115/AMD1 ED2
DATE OF CIRCULATION: CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
2024-06-21 2024-09-13
SUPERSEDES DOCUMENTS:
61/7199/RR
IEC TC 61 : SAFETY OF HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
SECRETARIAT: SECRETARY:
United States of America Ms Randi Myers
OF INTEREST TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: PROPOSED HORIZONTAL STANDARD:
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TITLE:
Amendment 1 - Electric toys - Safety
PROPOSED STABILITY DATE: 2028
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1 3 Terms and definitions
2 3.4.2 Replace the definition with the following:
3 power supply incorporating a transformer for toys not fixed to, or incorporated in, electric toys
4 designed to have a rated voltage not exceeding 24 V direct current (DC) or 24 V alternating current
5 (AC)
6 Add the following definition
7 3.5.5
8 mobile toy
9 self-propelled electric toy capable of moving from a location to another under its own force.
10 Note 1 to entry: An electric toy with moving part but unable to move from one location to another is not a mobile toy.
11 3.6.2 Replace definition of battery box with the following:
12 battery
13 assembly of one or more cells ready for use as a source of electrical energy, characterised by its voltage, size,
14 terminal arrangement, capacity and rated capability
15 Note 1 to entry: A detachable battery and separable battery have an enclosure that is equivalent in properties to that of the toy itself, but
16 integral batteries may have no enclosure or an enclosure less substantial than that of the toy, as they are protected by the enclosure of
17 the toy.
18 Add the following new definitions.
19 3.6.10
20 cell
21 basic functional unit, consisting of an assembly of electrodes, electrolyte, container, terminals, and usually
22 separators that is a source of electric energy obtained by direct conversion of chemical energy
23 [SOURCE: IEC 60050-482:2004, 482-01-01]
24 3.6.11
25 detachable battery
26 battery in an enclosure separate from the toy, intended for use with specific toys and intended to be removed
27 from the toy
28 Note 1 to entry: A standard automotive battery is not considered a detachable battery.
29 Note 2 to entry: A detachable battery is not considered a battery that is replaceable.
30 3.6.12
31 integral battery
32 battery contained within the toy, not intended to be removed from the toy
34 Note 1 to entry: A battery that is only to be removed from the battery-operated appliance for disposal or recycling is still considered to be
35 an integral battery.
36 3.6.13
37 separable battery
38 battery contained in an enclosure separate from the toy, intended for use with specific toys and connected to
39 the toy by a cord
40 Note 1 to entry: A standard automotive battery is not considered a separable battery.
41 Note 2 to entry: A separable battery is not considered a battery that is replaceable.
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42 5 General conditions for tests
43 5.2 Preconditioning
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44 Add “other than toy scooters” after “for wheeled ride-on electric toys” in the 5 dashed item of the last
45 paragraph.
46 5.7.3 Toys using battery boxes
47 Replace the subclause title with the following:
48 Toys using detachable batteries or separable batteries
49 Toys intended for use with a detachable battery or a separable battery are tested with the battery supplied
50 with the toy or with the battery recommended in the instructions.
51 5.7.6 Electric toys using other power supplies
52 Replace the first sentence with the following:
53 Electric toys using a USB connection for a power supply shall be supplied with a voltage between 5V
54 and 20V as applicable considering the USB protocol that can be supported by the electric toy.
55 6 Criteria for reduced testing
56 6.2 Short-circuit resistance
57 Replace the first sentence with the following:
58 Clause 8, clause 9 except 9.6 and 9.8, and clauses 10, 11, 13.3, 13.7, 17 and 18 are not applicable to
59 electric toys that comply with the requirements of clause 9, except 9.6 and 9.8, with any insulation
60 between parts of different polarity short circuited in turn.
61 7 Marking and instructions
62 7.1 General
63 Add the following after the last paragraph.
64 The warnings shall be preceded by the words “Warning” or “Warnings”, as appropriate (i.e. instead of repeating
65 the word “Warning” before each warning when several of the warnings in this standard are present, the word
66 “Warnings” may be used once). The word “Warning” or “Warnings” may be capitalized or followed by
67 punctuation, e.g. an exclamation mark.
68 7.2.2 Electric toys with replaceable batteries
69 Replace the subclause title with the following:
70 Electric toys with replaceable batteries or separable batteries
71 Replace the first paragraph with the following:
72 Electric toys with replaceable batteries shall be marked with the shape of the batteries, together
73 with the nominal voltage and polarity, in or on the battery compartment or other suitable place close
74 to the batteries on the electric toy. The positive terminal shall be indicated by symbol IEC 60417-
75 5005 (2002-10). It is acceptable to place these markings on or inside the battery compartment cover.
76 Replace the third paragraph with the following:
77 Electric toys with separable batteries shall be marked with:
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78 – the nominal battery voltage, and
79 – the symbol for DC (symbol IEC 60417-5031 (2002-10)) shown in 7.2.6 in or on the battery
80 compartment or other suitable place on the electric toy, close to the battery plug or socket.
81 This does not apply where connection to other batteries or power sources is prevented by construction.
82 7.2.3 Transformer toys and power supply toys
83 Replace the first dashed item with the following:
84 - their rated voltage, in volts, unless it is impossible to supply the electric toy with another voltage. An
85 example of electric toy that cannot be supplied with another voltage is a USB-C electric toy that cannot
86 accept a higher voltage than 5V by construction;
87 7.3.1 General
88 Add the following paragraph before “compliance is check by inspection”.
89 In the case where an indication for a specific hazard is required on the packaging or to be visible at the
90 time of purchase, it is possible to combine the indication of specific hazard with the indication for specific
91 hazard related to the same age restriction from another toy standard if the specific hazard relating to
92 this standard is indicated in the instructions (e.g., Small part).
93 7.3.2 Transformers toys and power supply toys
94 Add the following after “Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years.
95 Alternatively, the following wording may be used:
96 WARNING: Not suitable for children under 36 months
97 7.3.3 Replace the subclause title with the following:
98 Electric toys that are used with replaceable batteries, detachable batteries or separable batteries
99 7.3.3.1 General
100 Replace the paragraph after the last dashed item of the first paragraph:
101 The instructions for electric toys supplied by a detachable battery or by a separable battery shall
102 state that the toy is not to be connected to more than the recommended number of power supplies. The
103 instruction need not be added if the connections cannot be made easily without the aid of a tool and
104 using parts from two identical electric toys or constructional sets.
105 7.3.3.2 Coin batteries
106 Replace with the following:
107 Electric toys using replaceable coin batteries shall carry the substance of the following warning on
108 the packaging:
109 WARNING: Contains coin battery. Hazardous if swallowed – see instructions.
110 Alternatively, the packaging shall be marked with symbol ISO 7000-0790 and warning sign (yellow
111 triangle) ISO 7010 W001 in conjunction with a supplementary sign containing a coin battery symbol IEC
112 60417-6367. The combination sign is to meet the rules in ISO 3864-1. This sign shall be placed next to
113 symbol ISO 7000-0790.
114 Electric toys using replaceable coin batteries shall carry the substance of the following warning in
115 the instructions:
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116 WARNING: This product contains a coin battery. Hazardous if swallowed. A swallowed coin battery can
117 cause serious internal chemical burns in as little as 2 hours and lead to death.
118 Dispose of used batteries immediately. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If you think
119 batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, immediately contact your
120 local emergency services.
121 NOTE Coin battery designations are defined in IEC 60086-1.
122 Compliance is checked by inspection.
123 7.3.3.3 Button Batteries
124 Replace the warning with the following:
125 WARNING: This product contains a button battery. Hazardous if swallowed or placed inside any part of
126 the body. Risk of serious injury.
127 Dispose of used batteries immediately. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If you think
128 batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, immediately contact your
129 local emergency services.
130 7.6 Temperature warnings
131 Add the following after the warning:
132 Alternatively, the following wording may be used:
133 WARNING: Not suitable for children under 36 months
134 9 Heating and abnormal operation
135 9.1 General
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136 Replace the 6 paragraph with the following:
137 Electric toys using transformers, power supplies, detachable batteries or separable batteries are also
138 subjected to the test of 9.7.
139 9.4 Normal operation with insulation short-circuited
140 9.4.2 steel pin test
141 Add the following after the first sentence:
142 The steel pin shall be free of varnish, dirt, or rust.
143 9.4.3 Steel rod pin
144 Add the following after the first sentence:
145 The rod shall be free of varnish, dirt, or rust.
146 9.7 Additional transformers and power supplies
147 Replace the first sentence with the following:
148 Electric toys using transformers, power supplies or with detachable batteries or separable
149 batteries are connected to an extra transformer, power supply or battery in addition to that
150 recommended in the instructions for use.
151 Delete the word “box” in the second sentence.
152 Add the following sentence after the first paragraph.
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153 This does not apply where connection of the additional power source is prevented by construction.
154 9.8 Abnormal supply to electric toys via a USB connection
155 Replace with the following:
156 For electric toys supplied with power from a USB connection, the test of 9.3 is repeated with the
157 electric toy being supplied with a voltage of:
158 – 130 % of the nominal rated voltage for electric toys with a rated voltage greater than 5 V (with a
159 minimum of 7,5 V); or
160 – 150 % of the nominal rated voltage of the electric toy is equal to or less than 5 V; and
161 The test is repeated with the electric toy being supplied with a voltage of 42 V.
162 9.9 Fault condition in electronic circuits
163 Replace f) in the eighth paragraph with the following:
164 a) failure of microprocessors and integrated circuits except components such as thyristors and triacs.
165 All possible output signals are considered for faults occurring within the component. If it can be
166 shown that a particular output signal is unlikely to occur, then the relevant fault is not considered.
167 Delete note 2 and note 3 and replace with a new following:
168 If the circuit is a low-power circuit and none of the test a) to f) applies, a short circuit is applied to the low-power
169 circuit.
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171 10 Electric strength
172 10.1 Electric strength at operating temperature
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173 Replace the last sentence of the 4 paragraph with the following:
174 The value of Ir shall be 100 mA
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175 Replace the 5 paragraph with the following:
176 The test voltage is applied between power input terminals and th
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