EN 71-1:2005+ A8

EN 71-1:2005+A8:2009 (E)
considerable forces which can be applied to the edges of the hinge line when the door or lid is closed or
opened.
It has not been considered possible to specify a hinge area instead of hinge line. Manufacturers should,
however, consider this and try to reduce the associated hazards, e.g. by allowing for a 12 mm clearance
between moving parts near the hinge line.
A.14 Springs (see 4.10.4)
These requirements are intended to address the pinching or crushing hazards to fingers, toes and other parts
of the body, associated with toys with springs.
A.15 Mouth-actuated toys (see 4.11)
These requirements are intended to address the asphyxiation hazard associated with unintentional inhalation
of mouth-actuated toys or their mouthpieces.
It is essential that such toys as well as removable mouthpieces and mouthpieces of toys which become
detached when tested according to relevant requirements (e.g. the mouthpiece of a trumpet), are not so small
that they can be unintentionally swallowed or inhaled.
To ascertain that small parts do not come loose when a mouth-actuated toy like a harmonica or whistle is
used, these toys are subjected to a sucking and blowing test where a specified volume of air is forced through
the toy.
This requirement applies regardless of the age of the child for whom the toy is intended.
A.16 Balloons (see 4.3, 4.12 and 7.3)
Balloons may be made of expandable latex or plastic. Plastic balloons made of metallized plastic are normally
stronger than latex balloons and do not present the same choking or suffocation hazards. They therefore do
not require the warning text in 7.3 (latex balloons).
Latex balloons are not covered by 4.3 (flexible plastic sheeting) as they are not made of plastic. Plastic
balloons are normally so strong that they cannot be taken apart by a child and the thickness of the plastic
sheeting should therefore be measured with double layers of sheeting (i.e. without tearing the balloon apart).
Products made from natural rubber latex may cause severe allergic reactions in some individuals. It is
therefore important that balloons made from natural rubber latex are marked accordingly (see 7.3, latex
balloons).
A.17 Cords of toy kites (see 4.13)
These requirements are intended to address the electrocution hazard associated with toy kites that come in
contact with overhead power lines. They also highlight the danger of flying a toy kite in thunderstorms.
A.18 Toys which a child can enter (see 4.14.1)
These requirements are intended to address the asphyxiation hazard associated with toys which might entrap
and enclose the child completely (e.g. tents and toy chests).
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