The Exchange Test Method

LABORATORY TEST METHOD NO. H-14: ELECTRICAL PERSONAL GROOMING APPLIANCES

  1. PURPOSE:

    To evaluate the safety, workmanship, and performance characteristics of electrical personal grooming appliances.
  2. PRINCIPLE:

    An appliance is tested in accordance with UL Standard #859, Standard for Safety, Electrical Personal Grooming Appliances, for safety. The appliance is also tested for overall performance, as well as, clarity and accuracy of the instructions.
  3. REFERENCE:

    UL Standard #859, Standard for Safety, Household Electrical Personal Grooming Appliances.
  4. APPARATUS AND MATERIALS:

  5. PROCEDURE:

  6. REPORT

    Report the test results in terms of whether the appliance tested meets or fails to meet (pass/fail) the respective UL requirements. Also report performance under actual use test, as well as, clarity and accuracy of the instructions.