ISO 8124-4-2014 amd1-2017 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 8124-4:2014 Amendment 1:2017 — Safety of toys — Part 4: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use (Amendment 1). This amendment updates specific requirements and test methods to clarify safety provisions for domestic activity toys such as swings and slides.

Abstract

ISO 8124-4:2014/Amd 1:2017 is a one‑page amendment that modifies and clarifies parts of ISO 8124-4:2014 dealing with the safety and test methods for activity toys intended for family domestic use (indoor and outdoor). The amendment was published in 2017 and later incorporated into the revised third edition of ISO 8124-4 published in 2025.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / replaced (original amendment published 2017; consolidated into ISO 8124-4:2025).
• Publication date: 13 July 2017 (Amendment publication).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 97.200.50 — Toys.
• Edition / version: Amendment 1 to ISO 8124-4:2014 (2017).
• Number of pages: 1 (amendment document).

(Status and replacement information: the 2014 edition and its amendments, including Amd.1:2017, have been superseded and consolidated into ISO 8124-4:2025.)

Scope

This amendment refines and clarifies requirements and test methods in ISO 8124-4:2014 for swings, slides and similar activity toys intended for domestic family use (indoor and outdoor). Its purpose is to reduce ambiguity in test procedures and safety criteria that relate to structural stability, component dimensions and performance, and user interfaces of activity toys. The technical content of the amendment has subsequently been incorporated into the 2025 revision of ISO 8124-4.

Key topics and requirements

• Clarifications to test methods and acceptance criteria for domestic activity toys (swings, slides, see-saws, rocking toys and similar equipment).
• Updates intended to reduce ambiguity in dimensional and performance checks relevant to user safety (for example hand‑gripping/hand‑grasping interfaces and component behaviour under load — items later reflected in the 2025 edition).
• Alignment of domestic activity‑toy requirements with related regional standards and recognized test practices.
• Editorial and technical corrections to improve consistency of test setups and procedures in the parent Part 4 standard.

These topics were focused on making the Part 4 requirements clearer and safer for domestic use and were incorporated into the 2025 consolidated standard.

Typical use and users

Primary users of this amendment (and the Part 4 standard it modifies) include toy and activity‑toy manufacturers, product designers, conformity assessment and testing laboratories, regulatory authorities, importers and retailers responsible for product safety, and safety engineers developing compliance programs for domestic activity toys. The amendment is primarily a technical clarification resource used when applying ISO 8124-4:2014 prior to its consolidation into the 2025 edition.

Related standards

ISO 8124-4:2014/Amd 1:2017 is part of the ISO 8124 series (toy safety). It aligns with and references related documents and regional standards dealing with activity and playground/toy safety, including EN 71-8 (activity toys for domestic use) and several ASTM activity-toy/play‑equipment standards used in the U.S.; the 2025 revision of ISO 8124-4 consolidated earlier amendments and incorporated alignment with these regional standards.

Keywords

ISO 8124-4, amendment 1, 2017, safety of toys, swings, slides, activity toys, domestic use, test methods, toy safety, ICS 97.200.50.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is Amendment 1 (2017) to ISO 8124-4:2014 — a short technical amendment updating and clarifying requirements and test methods for swings, slides and similar activity toys intended for family domestic use.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The amendment covers clarifications to test methods and safety provisions in Part 4 of the ISO 8124 series, specifically targeting domestic activity toys (swings, slides, see‑saws and similar products) to improve clarity around performance and dimensional checks used in conformity testing.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, product designers, test laboratories, conformity assessors, regulators and others responsible for ensuring the safety of domestic activity toys. It is used when applying ISO 8124-4 requirements and preparing products for the market.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Superseded — ISO 8124-4:2014 and its amendments (including Amd 1:2017) have been withdrawn and consolidated into ISO 8124-4:2025 (published June 2025). Users should refer to the 2025 edition for the current, consolidated requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO 8124 series (Safety of toys), which comprises multiple parts covering mechanical and physical properties, flammability, chemical properties and other toy‑safety topics.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Activity toys, swings, slides, toy safety, test methods, ISO 8124-4, amendment 2017, domestic use, hand‑grip, structural stability.