EN 62115:2005

Electric toys - Safety

Deals with the safety of toys that have at least one function dependent on electricity. Examples of toys within the scope of this standard are constructional sets; experimental sets; functional toys(having a function similar to an appliance or installation used by adults) and video toys(toys having a screen and means of activation, such as a joystick or keyboard. Seperate screens having a rated voltage of more than 24 v are not considered to be part of the toy). Toys using electricty for secondary functions are also within the scope of this standard (a dolls house having an interior lamp is an example of such a toy).

Elektrische Spielzeuge - Sicherheit

Jouets électriques - Sécurité

Deals with the safety of toys that have at least one function dependent on electricity. Examples of toys within the scope of this standard are constructional sets; experimental sets; functional toys(having a function similar to an appliance or installation used by adults) and video toys(toys having a screen and means of activation, such as a joystick or keyboard. Seperate screens having a rated voltage of more than 24 v are not considered to be part of the toy). Toys using electricty for secondary functions are also within the scope of this standard (a dolls house having an interior lamp is an example of such a toy).

Električne igrače - Varnost (IEC 62115:2003 + A1:2004, spremenjen)

Ta mednarodni standard obravnava varnost igrač, ki imajo vsaj eno funkcijo, odvisno od elektrike. Dodatne zahteve za eksperimentalne sete so podane v dodatku A. Igrače, ki uporabljajo elektriko za sekundarne funkcije, so zajete v obsegu tega standarda. Dodatne zahteve za igrače, ki vsebujejo laserje in svetleče diode, so podane v dodatku E. Da so v skladu s tem standardom, morajo biti električne igrače prav tako v skladu z ISO 8124-1, saj zajema nevarnosti, drugačne od tistih, ki lahko nastanejo zaradi uporabe elektrike.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 26-Apr-2005
• Withdrawal Date: 31-Dec-2007
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.200.50 - Toys
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Drafting Committee: IEC/TC 61 - IEC_TC_61
• Parallel Committee: IEC/TC 61 - IEC_TC_61
• Current Stage: 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
• Start Date: 21-Feb-2022
• Completion Date: 21-Feb-2022
• Directive: 2009/48/EC - DIRECTIVE 2009/48/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys
• Directive: 88/378/EEC - Safety of toys
• Ref Project: SIST EN 62115:2005 - Electric toys - Safety

Relations

• Replaces: EN 50088:1996/A4:2005 - Safety of electric toys
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Replaces: EN 50088:1996/A3:2002 - Safety of electric toys
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Replaces: EN 50088:1996 - Safety of electric toys
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Replaces: EN 50088:1996/A1:1996 - Safety of electric toys
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Replaces: EN 50088:1996/A2:1997 - Safety of electric toys
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Replaced By: EN IEC 62115:2020 - Electric toys - Safety
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2015
• Amended By: EN 62115:2005/prAD:2014 - Electric toys - Safety
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023
• Amended By: EN 62115:2005/A12:2015 - Electric toys - Safety
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Amended By: EN 62115:2005/A11:2012 - Electric toys - Safety
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Amended By: EN 62115:2005/A2:2011 - Electric toys - Safety
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Revises: EN 62115:2005/IS1:2010 - Electric toys - Safety
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

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Electric toys - Safety
Elektrische Spielzeuge - Sicherheit
Jouets électriques - Sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 62115:2005
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.200.50 ,JUDþH Toys
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 62115
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2005
ICS 97.200.50; 13.120 Supersedes EN 50088:1996 + amendments

English version
Electric toys –
Safety
(IEC 62115:2003 + A1:2004, modified)

Jouets électriques – Elektrische Spielzeuge –
Sécurité Sicherheit
(CEI 62115:2003 + A1:2004, modifiée) (IEC 62115:2003 + A1:2004, modifiziert)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2004-12-07. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and
notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

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Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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Ref. No. EN 62115:2005 E
Foreword
During the Copenhagen meeting in May 2003, the CENELEC Technical Committee TC 61 decided to
submit the text of the International Standard IEC 62115:2003, prepared by IEC TC 61, to the Unique
Acceptance Procedure together with CENELEC common modifications.
The text of the draft common modifications, circulated in March 2004, included the content of the future
amendment 1 to IEC 62115:2003. In view of the publication of this amendment in IEC, the relevant
common modifications have been deleted and amendment 1:2004 to IEC 62115:2003 has been included
in the European Standard which was approved by CENELEC as EN 62115 on 2004-12-07.
This European Standard replaces EN 50088:1996 + A1:1996 + A2:1997 + corrigenda April 2001 +
A3:2002.
The following dates were fixed:
- latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2006-01-01
- date on which national standards
conflicting with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2008-01-01
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and covers essential requirements of
EC Directive 88/378/EEC. See Annex ZZ.
NOTE  The following print types are used:
- requirements: in roman type;
- test specifications: in italic type;
- notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the associated noun
are also in bold.
There are no special national conditions causing a deviation from this European Standard.
There are no national deviations from this European Standard.
Annexes ZA and ZZ have been added by CENELEC.
p NOTE  In this document, p is used in the margin to indicate instructions for preparing the printed version.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62115:2003 + A1:2004 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard with agreed common modifications as given below.
COMMON MODIFICATIONS
1 Scope
p Replace “ISO 8124-1” by “EN 71”.
2 Normative references
p Add:
EN 71-1:1998, Safety of toys Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
EN 71-3:1994, Safety of toys Part 3: Migration of certain elements
p Delete ISO 8124-1 and ISO 8124-3.
3 Definitions
p 3.5.5 Add the following note:
NOTE  Electronic components do not include resistors, capacitors and inductors.
4 General requirement
p Replace the requirement by:
Toys shall be constructed so that they do not jeopardise the safety and/or health of users or third parties
when they are used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the normal behaviour of
children.
5 General conditions for the tests
p 5.15 Replace by:
5.15 Before starting the tests, the toy is preconditioned by subjecting it to the tests of the following
subclauses of EN 71-1, the batteries in position:
- 8.5  Drop test, for toys having a mass less than 5 kg including batteries, irrespective of the
age group;
- 8.21  Static strength test for sit-on or stand-on toys;
- 8.22  Dynamic strength test for wheeled ride-on toys;
- 8.4.2.1  Tension test, however, the force being 70 N independent of the dimensions and
applicable independent of age group;
- 8.4.2.2  Tension test for seams, for toys having textile or other flexible materials covering
batteries or other electrical parts.
NOTE  Compliance with EN 71-1 is not checked after the preconditioning. However the security of the battery compartment cover is
checked (see 14.6 and 14.7).”
6 Criteria for reduced testing
p 6.1 Replace “Clauses 10 to 12” by “Clauses 10, 11.2 and 12”.
p 6.2 Replace “Clauses 10, 11” by “Clauses 9 (except 9.3 and 9.6), 10, 11”.
p Add the following requirement:
For battery compartments including button cell batteries, 17.1 is always applicable.
7 Marking and instructions
p 7.1 In the second sentence of the second paragraph, replace “may” by “shall”.
In Note 1, replace “ISO 8124-1” by “EN 71-1”.
p 7.4 Delete the dashed item “- the types of batteries that may be used”.
9 Heating and abnormal operation
p 9.4 Add to the last sentence: “and only inserted though holes where one pole can be seen from the
outside”.
14 Construction
p 14.2 Delete the second sentence of the second paragraph.
17 Screws and connections
a
p 17.1 In the first line of Table 1, replace “≤ 2,8” by “2,8 ” and add the corresponding note to the table:
a
Screws having a diameter less than 2,8 mm are not tested.
20 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
p In the second paragraph and in the note, replace “ISO 8124-3” by “EN 71-3”.

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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
– – Safety of toys EN 71-1 1998
Part 1: Mechanical and physical
properties
– – Safety of toys EN 71-3 1994
Part 3: Migration of certain elements

1) 2)
IEC 60068-2-75 – Environmental testing EN 60068-2-75 1997
Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer
tests
1)
IEC 60083 – Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic - -
and similar general use standardized in
member countries of IEC
1) 2)
IEC 60086-2 – Primary batteries EN 60086-2 2001
Part 2: Physical and electrical
specifications
1) 2)
IEC 60320-1 – Appliance couplers for household and EN 60320-1 2001
similar general purposes
Part 1: General requirements
1)
IEC 60384-14 – Fixed capacitors for use in electronic - -
equipment
Part 14: Sectional specification: Fixed
capacitors for electromagnetic
interference suppression and
connection to the supply mains

3)
IEC 60417-1 – Graphical symbols for use on equipment– –
Part 1: Overview and application

IEC 60529 1989 Degrees of protection provided by EN 60529 1991
enclosures (IP Code) + corr. May 1993

1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.
3)
Superseded by IEC 60417 database.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60695-2-2 1991 Fire hazard testing EN 60695-2-2 1994
Part 2: Test methods
Section 2: Needle-flame test
1) 2)
IEC 60695-2-11 – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test EN 60695-2-11 2001
methods - Glow-wire flammability test
method for end-products
1) 2)
IEC 60695-2-13 – Part 2-13: Glowing/hot-wire based test EN 60695-2-13 2001
methods - Glow-wire ignitability test
method for materials
1) 2)
IEC 60695-10-2 – Part 10-2: Abnormal heat - Ball pressure EN 60695-10-2 2003
test
1) 2)
IEC 60695-11-10 – Part 11-10: Test flames - 50 W EN 60695-11-10 1999
horizontal and vertical flame test
methods
IEC 60730-1 1999 Automatic electrical controls for EN 60730-1 2000
(mod) household and similar use A11 2002
Part 1: General requirements A12 2003

1) 2)
IEC 60738-1 – Thermistors - Directly heated positive EN 60738-1 1999
step-function temperature coefficient
Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 60825-1 1993 Safety of laser products EN 60825-1 1994
Part 1: Equipment classification, + corr. February 1995
A1 1997 requirements and user's guide A1 2002
A2 2001 A2 2001
corr. 1 2002 + corr. April 2004

IEC 61032 1997 Protection of persons and equipment by EN 61032 1998
enclosures - Probes for verification

4)
IEC 61058-1 2000 Switches for appliances EN 61058-1 2002
(mod) Part 1: General requirements

1) 2)
IEC 61558-2-7 – Safety of power transformers, power EN 61558-2-7 1997
(mod) supply units and similar A11 2002
Part 2-7: Particular requirements for
transformers for toys
1)
ISO 7000 – Graphical symbols for use on equipment – –
- Index and synopsis
1)
ISO 9772 – Cellular plastics - Determination of – –
horizontal burning characteristics of
small specimens subjected to a small
flame
4)
EN 61058-1 includes A1:2001 to IEC 61058-1:2000.

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Annex ZZ
(informative)
Coverage of Essential Requirements of EC Directives
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and within its scope the standard covers all
relevant essential requirements as given in Annex II of the EC Directive 88/378/EEC.
Compliance with this standard provides one means of conformity with the specified essential
requirements of the Directive concerned.
WARNING: Other requirements and other EC Directives may be applicable to the products falling within
the scope of this standard.
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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD 62115
Edition 1.1
2004-11
Edition 1:2003 consolidated with amendment 1:2004

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
INTRODUCTION.5

1 Scope.6
2 Normative references .6
3 Definitions .8
4 General requirement.10
5 General conditions for the tests .10
6 Criteria for reduced testing .12
7 Marking and instructions.13
8 Power input .16
9 Heating and abnormal operation.16
10 Electric strength at operating temperature .20
11 Moisture resistance .20
12 Electric strength at room temperature.21
13 Mechanical strength .21
14 Construction .22
15 Protection of cords and wires .24
16 Components .24
17 Screws and connections .25
18 Clearances and creepage distances .26
19 Resistance to heat and fire.26
20 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.27

Annex A (normative) Experimental sets .29
Annex B (normative) Needle-flame test.31
Annex C (normative) Automatic controls and switches .32
Annex D (informative) Sequence of the tests of Clause 19.34
Annex E (normative) Toys incorporating lasers and light-emitting diodes .35

Bibliography.36

Figure 1 – Example of an electronic circuit with low-power points .28

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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ELECTRIC TOYS – SAFETY
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62115 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety
of household and similar electrical appliances.
This consolidated version of IEC 62115 is based on the first edition (2003) [documents
61/2263/FDIS and 61/2323/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2004) [documents 61/2711/FDIS and
61/2738/RVD].
It bears the edition number 1.1.
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by
amendment 1.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
NOTE The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.

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The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– 14.2: The requirement that controls shall not be incorporated in the transformer applies to all toys (CENELEC
countries, except Germany).
A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.

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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people.
As a general rule, toys are designed and manufactured for particular categories of children.
Their characteristics are related to the age and stage of development of the children and their
intended use presupposes certain capabilities.
Accidents are frequently due to a toy either being given to a child for whom it is not intended
or being used for a purpose other than for which it was designed. This standard does not
eliminate parental responsibility for the appropriate selection of toys. It is assumed that when
choosing a toy or a game, account is taken of the physical and mental development of the
child who will be playing with it.
The aim of this standard is to reduce risks when playing with toys, especially those risks that
are not evident to users. However, it has to be recognized that some toys have risks inherent
in their use that cannot be avoided. Consideration has been given to reasonably foreseeable
use, bearing in mind that children are not generally as careful as adults.
While this standard applies to new toys, it nevertheless takes into account the wear and tear
of toys in use.
The fact that a toy complies with this standard does not absolve parents and other persons in
charge of a child from the responsibility of supervising the child. Supervision is also
necessary when children of various ages have access to the same toy.
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. This results in different requirements and tests
according to the type of toy. For some toys, testing can be reduced if particular criteria are
met (see Clause 6).
A toy that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be judged to comply with
the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to have other
features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
A toy employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed in the
requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of the
requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be judged to comply with the
standard.
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ELECTRIC TOYS – SAFETY
1 Scope
This International Standard deals with the safety of toys that have at least one function
dependent on electricity.
NOTE 1 Examples of toys also within the scope of this standard are
– constructional sets;
– experimental sets;
– functional toys (models that have a function similar to an appliance or installation used by adults);
– video toys (toys consisting of a screen and activating means, such as a joystick or keyboard. Separate screens
having a rated voltage exceeding 24 V are not considered to be a part of the toy).
Additional requirements for experimental sets are given in Annex A.
Toys using electricity for secondary functions are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 2 A doll's house having an interior lamp is an example of such a toy.
Additional requirements for toys incorporating lasers and light-emitting diodes are given in
Annex E.
In order to comply with this standard, electric toys also have to comply with ISO 8124-1, since
it covers hazards other than those arising by the use of electricity.
NOTE 3 Transformers for toys and battery chargers are not considered to be a toy, even if supplied with it.
NOTE 4 If it is intended that a child also plays with the packaging, the latter is considered to be part of the toy.
NOTE 5 This standard does not apply to
– toy steam engines;
– scale models for adult collectors;
– folk dolls and decorative dolls and other similar articles for adult collectors;
– sports equipment;
– aquatic equipment intended to be used in deep water;
– equipment intended to be used collectively in playgrounds;
– amusement machines (IEC 60335-2-82);
– professional toys installed in public places (shopping centres, stations, etc.);
– products containing heating elements intended for use under the supervision of an adult in a teaching context;
– portable child-appealing luminaires (IEC 60598-2-10);
– Christmas decorations.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60068-2-75, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60083, Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standardized in
member countries of IEC
IEC 60086-2, Primary batteries – Part 2: Physical and electrical specifications

62115  IEC:2003+A1:2004(E) – 7 –
IEC 60320-1, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes – Part 1:
General requirements
IEC 60384-14, Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 14: Sectional
specification – Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection
to the supply mains
IEC 60417-1, Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Part 1: Overview and application
IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60695-2-2:1991, Fire hazard testing – Part 2: Test methods – Section 2: Needle-flame
test
IEC 60695-2-11, Fire Hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products
IEC 60695-2-13, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-13: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire ignitability test method for materials
IEC 60695-10-2, Fire hazard testing – Part 10: Guidance and test methods for the
minimization of the effects of abnormal heat on electrotechnical products involved in fires –
Section 2: Method for testing products made from non-metallic materials for resistance to heat
using the ball pressure test
IEC 60695-11-10, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-10: Test flames – 50 W horizontal and
vertical flame test methods
IEC 60730-1:1999, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use – Part 1:
General requirements
IEC 60738-1, Thermistors – Directly heated positive step-function temperature coefficient –
Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 60825-1:1993, Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification, requirements
and user’s guide
Amendment 1 (1997)
Amendment 2 (2001) including its corrigendum 1 (2002)
IEC 61032:1997, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for
verification
IEC 61058-1:2000, Switches for appliances – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61558-2-7, Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar – Part 2:
Particular requirements for transformers for toys
ISO 7000, Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Index and synopsis
ISO 8124-1:2000, Safety of toys – Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical
properties
ISO 8124-3, Safety of toys – Part 3: Migration of certain elements
ISO 9772, Cellular plastics – Determination of horizontal burning characteristics of small
specimens subjected to a small flame
———————
There exists a consolidated edition 1.2 (2001) that includes edition 1 and its amendments 1 and 2.

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3 Definitions
For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions apply.
NOTE When the terms “voltage” and “current” are used, they imply r.m.s. values unless otherwise specified.
3.1.1
toy
product intended for use by children under 14 years old for playing purposes
3.1.2
battery toy
toy that contains or uses one or more batteries as the only source of electrical energy
NOTE The batteries may be in a battery box.
3.1.3
transformer toy
toy that is connected to the supply mains through a transformer for toys and using the
supply mains as the only source of electrical energy
3.1.4
dual-supply toy
toy that can be operated as a battery toy and either simultaneously or alternatively as a
transformer toy
3.1.5
battery box
separate compartment for containing the batteries that is detachable from the toy
3.1.6
replaceable battery
battery that can be replaced without breaking the toy
3.1.7
safety isolating transformer
transformer, the input winding of which is electrically separated from the output winding by
insulation at least equivalent to double insulation or reinforced insulation, which provides a
supply at safety extra-low voltage
3.1.8
transformer for toys
safety isolating transformer specially designed to supply toys operating at safety extra-low
voltage not exceeding 24 V
NOTE The transformer may supply a.c. or d.c., or both.
3.1.9
constructional set
collection of electric, electronic or mechanical parts intended to be assembled as various toys
3.1.10
experimental set
collection of electric, electronic or mechanical components intended to be assembled in
various combinations to demonstrate physical phenomena or other functions by children.
NOTE The assembly is not intended to create a toy or product for practical use.

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3.2.1
rated voltage
voltage assigned to the toy by the manufacturer
3.2.2
working voltage
maximum voltage to which the part under consideration is subjected when the toy is supplied
at its rated voltage and operating under normal operation
NOTE The change of voltage resulting from the operation of a switch or failure of a lamp is taken into account.
However, the effect of transient voltages is ignored.
3.2.3
rated power input
power input assigned to the toy by the manufacturer
3.2.4
rated current
current assigned to the toy by the manufacturer
NOTE If no current is assigned to the toy, the rated current is the current measured when the toy is supplied at
rated voltage and operated under normal operation.
3.2.5
normal operation
condition under which the toy is played with as intended or in a foreseeable way when it is
energized.
Sit-on toys and stand-on toys are loaded with
– 25 kg, if intended for children up to 3 years old;
– 50 kg, if intended for older children
3.3.1
clearance
shortest distance in air between two conductive parts or between a conductive part and the
accessible surface
3.3.2
creepage distance
shortest distance along the surface of insulation between two conductive parts or between a
conductive part and the accessible surface
3.4.1
detachable part
part that can be removed without the aid of a tool, a part that can be removed by a tool
supplied with the toy, or a part that is removed in accordance with the instructions for use
even if a tool is needed for removal
NOTE A part that can be opened is considered to be a part that can be removed.
3.4.2
accessible part
part or surface that can be touched by means of test probe 18 or 19 of IEC 61032, depending
on the relevant age group
NOTE Both probes are relevant for toys intended for children spanning the two age groups.
3.4.3
tool
screwdriver, coin or other object that may be used to operate a screw, clip or similar fixing
means
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3.5.1
thermostat
temperature-sensing device, the operating temperature of which may be either fixed or
adjustable and which during normal operation keeps the temperature of the controlled part
between certain limits by automatically opening and closing a circuit
3.5.2
thermal cut-out
device that during abnormal operation limits the temperature of the controlled part by
automatically opening the circuit or by reducing the current and that is constructed so that its
setting cannot be altered by the user
3.5.3
self-resetting thermal cut-out
thermal cut-out that automatically restores the current after the relevant part of the toy has
cooled down sufficiently
3.5.4
non-self-resetting thermal cut-out
thermal cut-out that requires a manual operation for resetting or replacement of a part, in
order to restore the current
3.5.5
electronic component
part in which conduction is achieved principally by electrons moving through a vacuum, gas or
semiconductor
3.5.6
electronic circuit
circuit incorporating at least one electronic component
4 General requirement
Toys shall be constructed so that the risks to persons or surroundings are reduced as far as
possible when the toy is used as intended or in a foreseeable way.
In general, this principle is achieved by fulfilling the relevant requirements specified in this
standard and compliance is checked by carrying out all the relevant tests.
5 General conditions for the tests
Unless otherwise specified, tests are carried out in accordance with this clause.
NOTE Some tests on battery toys can result in rupture or explosion of the batteries. Adequate precautions
should be taken when conducting such tests.

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5.1 Tests according to this standard are type tests.
5.2 The tests are carried out on a single sample that shall withstand all the relevant tests.
However, the tests of Clauses 14 to 17 may be made on separate samples. If the toy does
not operate after the tests of Clause 9, the subsequent tests are carried out on a separate
sample.
NOTE 1 Additional samples may be required if the toy is constructed
− for different supply voltages;
− for both a.c. and d.c.;
− for different speeds.
NOTE 2 The testing of components may require the submission of additional samples of these components.
NOTE 3 The cumulative stress resulting from successive tests on electronic circuits is to be avoided. It may be
necessary to replace components or to use additional samples. The number of additional samples should be kept
to a minimum by an evaluation of the relevant electronic circuits.
5.3 The tests are carried out in the order of the clauses.
If it is evident from the construction of the toy that a particular test is not applicable, this test
is not carried out.
5.4 If a toy is intended to be assembled by a child, the requirements apply to each part
accessible to the child and to the assembled toy. If a toy is intended to be assembled by an
adult, the requirements apply to the assembled toy.
5.5 The tests are carried out with the toy or any movable part of it placed in the most
unfavourable position when the toy is used as intended or in any foreseeable way. Battery
compartment covers are opened or removed. Other detachable parts are removed or kept in
position, whichever is more unfavourable.
5.6 Toys provided with controls or switching devices are tested with these controls or
devices adjusted to their most unfavourable setting, if the setting can be altered by the user.
5.7 Detachable cords supplied with the toy are considered to be part of the toy and are
tested with it.
5.8 Battery toys intended for use with a battery box are tested with the battery box
supplied with the toy or with the battery box recommended in the instructions.
Transformer toys are tested with the transformer supplied with the toy. If the toy is supplied
without a transformer, it is tested with a transformer recommended in the instructions.
Dual-supply toys are tested with the most unfavourable supply allowed by the construction,
the type of supply being evaluated for each test.
5.9 Battery toys are tested using new non-rechargeable batteries or fully charged
rechargeable batteries, whichever is more unfavourable.
NOTE 1 In general a fully charged nickel-cadmium battery or a new alkaline battery is considered to be the most
unfavourable battery.
The batteries used are those with the voltage and size specified on the toy or in the
instructions. Similar batteries that are generally available are used if this results in more
unfavourable conditions.
NOTE 2 Lithium batteries are not used unless their use is recommended in the instructions.
NOTE 3 If the toy fails to withstand a test and this could be due to a defective battery, the test is repeated with a
new set of batteries.
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5.10 When alternative accessories are made available by the manufacturer, the toy is tested
with those accessories that give the most unfavourable results.
NOTE 1 Examples of accessories are lamps, motors and rails.
If accessories can be used simultaneously, the combination that gives the most unfavourable
result is used.
NOTE 2 Accessories may be selected from more than one set.
NOTE 3 An accessory may be replaced by a simulated load for the tests.
Toys having lamps used as heating elements that can be removed without the aid of a tool are
tested with lamps of the highest power input that can be fitted, irrespective of any marking.
NOTE 4 The lamps are selected from the types generally available.
5.11 The tests are carried out in a draught-free location at an ambient temperature of
20 °C ± 5 °C.
5.12 Toys having more than one rated voltage are tested at the most unfavourable voltage.
Toys for a.c. only are tested with a.c. at rated frequency if marked, and those for a.c./d.c. are
tested at the most unfavourable frequency. If the frequency is not marked, the toy is tested
with 50 Hz or 60 Hz as appropriate.
5.13 Battery toys are also tested with the polarity reversed unless such connections are
prevented by the construction.
5.14 Batteries are correctly positioned before evaluating the possibility of bridging insulation
and before carrying out the short-circuit tests.
Only one short circuit is applied at a time. Damage caused by a short circuit that does not
impair compliance with this standard is repaired before a further short circuit is applied.
5.15 Before starting the tests, the toy is preconditioned by subjecting it to the tests of the
following subclauses of ISO 8124-1, the batteries being in position:
– 5.12.5 Overload test, for sit-on toys or stand-on toys;
– 5.24.2 Drop test, for toys having a mass less than 4,5 kg, including batteries,
irrespective of the age group;
– 5.24.4 Dynamic strength test, for wheeled ride-on toys;
– 5.24.6.1 Tension test, for all toys;
– 5.24.6.2 Tension test for seams, for toys having textile or other flexible materials
covering batteries or other electrical parts.
NOTE Compliance with ISO 8124-1 is not checked after the preconditioning. However the security of the battery
compartment cover is checked (see 14.6 and 14.7).
6 Criteria for reduced testing
For some toys, it is not necessary to carry out all the tests specified in this standard if the
conditions of 6.1 or 6.2 are met. The exemptions of 6.1 are applicable to all toys, whereas
those of 6.2 are only applicable to battery toys.
6.1 Toys that comply with the tests of Clause 9 with the insulation between parts of different
polarity short-circuited are considered to comply with Clauses 10 to 12, 15 and 18. The short
circuit is applied at all places in turn where the insulation is liable to breakdown and can be
carried out using a flexible wire.

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6.2 Battery toys are considered to comply with Clauses 10, 11 (except 11.1), 12, 15 and 17
to 19 if
– the accessible insulation between parts of different polarity cannot be bridged by a
straight steel pin having a diameter of 0,5 mm and any suitable length over 25 mm,
and
– the total battery voltage does not exceed 2,5 V, measured 1 s after a 1 Ω resistor has
been connected between the supply terminals of the toy, with any current limiting device
short-circuited and without the toy being operated.
7 Marking and instructions
7.1 Toys or their packaging shall be marked with
– the name, trade mark or identification mark of the manufacturer or responsible vendor;
– the model or type reference.
When the toy is marked, these markings shall be on the main part. When the packaging is not
marked and when it is not practical to mark the toy, e.g. due to its size, the markings of 7.1.1
to 7.1.3 may be contained in the instructions instead.
NOTE 1 In addition, the marking requirements of ISO 8124-1 may be applicable.
NOTE 2 Additional markings are allowed, provided they do not give rise to misunderstanding.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
7.1.1 Battery toys with replaceable batteries shall be marked with
– the nominal battery voltage, in or on the battery compartment;
– the symbol for d.c., if the toy has a battery box.
If more than one battery is used, the battery compartment shall be marked with the shape of
the batteries in proportional size, together with their nominal voltage and polarity.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
NOTE Examples representing three batteries are

1,5 V       + 1,5 V       + 1,5 V       +
× 3
1,5 V       +
3 × 1,5 V    +
+ 3 × 1,5 V
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7.1.2 Transformer toys shall be marked with
– their rated voltage, in volts;
– the symbol for a.c. or d.c., as applicable;
– their rated power input, in watts or volt-amperes, if greater than 25 W or 25 VA;
– the symbol for transformer for toys. This symbol shall also be marked on the packaging.
The marking of rated voltage and the symbol for a.c. or d.c. shall be placed adjacent to the
terminals. The marking for a.c. or d.c. is not required if the incorrect supply does not impair
compliance with this standard.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
7.1.3 Dual-supply toys shall be marked with the marking required for both battery toys and
transformer toys.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
7.2 The identification for detachable lamps shall be marked with
– the rated voltage and type number, or
– the maximum power input, or
– the maximum current.
The marking for power input or current of detachable lamps shall be as follows:
lamp max . W or lamp max … A
The word “lamp” may be replaced by symbol 5012 of IEC 60417-1.
The marking shall be visible when replacing the lamp.
This marking is not required if the temperature rises measured during the tests of Clause 9 do
not exceed the limits when a lamp having the highest power inp
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