IEC 60335-2-32 Ed. 6.0 b:2024 ✓ Most Recent

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric massage appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.

Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are
– foot massagers;
– water filled foot massagers;
– hand-held massagers;
– massage beds;
– massage belts;
– massage chairs;
– massage pads.

Appliances not intended for normal household use but that nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laypersons in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.

This standard does not apply to
– appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
– electric foot care appliances that do not contain motors and other electric appliances for the care of skin or hair (IEC 60335-2-23);
– electric appliances for beauty care of persons and intended for household, commercial and similar purposes (IEC 60335-2-115).