Red Line
May 02, 2017
UL 859
UL Red Line
Edition 11
Published Date: May 02, 2017
Last Revision: November 11, 2022
Scope
008590-000000-0000001 Scope
1.1 These requirements cover electric personal grooming appliances intended for household use, such as hair curlers and dryers, combs, brushes, and similar appliances to be used in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
1.2 These requirements do not cover appliances rated more than 250 volts nor appliances covered in the following Standards for Safety:
a) The Standard for Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements for Safety, UL 60601-1;
b) The Standard for Personal Hygiene and Health Care Appliances, UL 1431;
c) The Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular Requirements for Shavers, Hair Clippers, and Similar Appliances, UL 60335-2-8;
d) The Standard for Motor-Operated Massage and Exercise Machines, UL 1647;
e) The Standard for Electric Heating Pads, UL 130; and
f) The Standard for Commercial Electric Personal Grooming Appliances, UL 1727.
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This revision was issued to incorporate the following changes:
Editorial revision to 33A.1 to correct the standard number referenced
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