EN 60967:1990

Safety of electrically heated blankets, pads and similar flexible heating appliances for household use EN 60967:1990

Scope

1.1 This standard applies to electrically heated flexible appliances designed for the application of heat to a bed, or to the human body, such as blankets, pads and mattresses for household purposes, and to control units delivered with them. This standard does not apply to: - rigid bed warmers, such as those of metal or ceramic material; - appliances specifically intended for use by persons under medical supervision; - appliances for pets and other household animals. For appliances incorporating a massage function EN 60335-2-32 is also applicable. Additional requirements are under consideration for: - appliances incorporating conductive sheet type heating elements; - duvets; - appliances incorporating positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heating elements; 1.2 This standard is concerned with safety and takes into account the influence on safety of components necessary to achieve a required degree of radio and television interference suppression.

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