Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

Note: The designation number, ICS code and scope for this NOI (originally published on March 20, 2018) was updated by the responsible SDO on April 1, 2025.

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This Standard applies to electric irons that are intended to be installed or used in accordance with CSA C22.1, the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following. 

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons, including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5 l, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. 

Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen 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, which 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, the national authorities responsible for the safety of pressure vessels. and similar authorities. 

This standard does not apply to

– ironers (IEC 60335-2-44);

– ironing boards;

– appliances designed 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).