UL 60335-2-52 PDF

1 Scope

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This International Standard deals with the safety of electric oral hygiene appliances for household and similar purposes, their

rated voltage

being not more than 250 V.

NOTE 101 Examples of appliances covered by this standard are

– oral irrigators;

– toothbrushes.

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

1. • physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or

2. • lack of experience and knowledge

prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;

– children playing with the appliance.

NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that

– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may 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.

NOTE 103 This standard does not apply to appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601).

Summary of Topics

This reaffirmation of ANSI/UL 60335-2-52 dated April 28, 2025 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

UL 60335-2-52 is an adoption of IEC 60335-2-52, Edition 3.2, issued by the IEC October 2017. The consolidated version 3.2 of IEC 60335-2-52 consists of the third edition issued October 2002, Amendment 1 issued April 2008, and Amendment 2 issued October 2017. Please note that the National Difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 60335-2-52.