EN 50088:1996

Safety of electric toys

Publication date:   Mar 26, 2001

Scope

This standard deals with the safety of electric toys. It also applies to electric constructional sets and electric functional toys. Toys using electricity for functions other than the principle function are within the scope of this standard. Note 1: A doll's house having an interior lamp is an example of such toy - Note 2: The supply voltage may be obtained from a separate transformer for toys or from batteries which may be contained within the toy or in a battery box - Note 3: Transformers for toys and battery charges are not considered to be a toy, even if supplied with it. 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. Furthermore, with respect to annex I of the IEC directive concerning the safety of toys, this standard does not apply to a serie of toys described in Note 4 of the Standard. For hazards other than those caused by electricity, EN 71 is applicable

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