Home-use children’s inflatable toys that contain electric motors powered by electric current from nominal 120-volt branch circuits are subject to the regulations for Electrically Operated Toys or Other Electrically Operated Articles Intended for Use by Children, 16 C.F.R. Part 1505. We have determined that this regulation applies to such products as they are designed, labeled, advertised, or otherwise intended for use by children, are electrically operated, and powered by a 120-volt circuit. However, as discussed below, we are exercising enforcement discretion so long as these products meet certain requirements.
Because electric motors associated with home-use inflatables are within easy access to young children, they may present an electrocution hazard to children. One cannot separate the motor/blower from an inflatable product, as it is integral to the function of the product. Children are clearly exposed to both the inflatable product and the motor/blower because the latter is affixed to the product by various means, usually by a sleeve, to provide the air to sustain the inflatable. Even though an adult would be needed to set up the inflatable and initially carry and position the motor/blower, children would be exposed to it because of the proximity of the motor/blower to the inflatable product. The motor/blower of this product is integral to the function of this toy and is not separated from the inflatable during operation. Because the motor/blower is part of the inflatable, we consider the total product to be intended to be used by children and subject to the electrical toy regulation. via.CHINA CIRCUIT BREAKER & CPSC
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