Simulated Finger Tester：Designed to simulate children’s fingers, this probe is used to evaluate whether the surfaces or accessories (points and surfaces) of toys may pose hazards upon contact. It is classified into two types: Type A for children under 3 years old and Type B for children over 3 years old.
- Extend the articulated accessibility probe towards the tested parts or components of the toy in any manner. Rotate each probe by 90° to simulate finger joint movement. If any part of the probe (before its shoulder) can make contact with the toy’s parts or components, those parts or components shall be deemed accessible.
- The essence of “accessibility” refers to whether any part of a child’s body (at different age groups) can reach any part of the toy. Since fingers cover the largest reachable range among all body parts of children, simulated fingers are adopted for the accessibility test.
- Prior to the test, all detachable parts or parts intended for disassembly on the toy shall be removed before conducting the accessibility test.
- During the accessibility test, the bending degree of the simulated finger shall be adjusted to ensure that it can reach into as many parts of the toy as possible.
- Accessibility Probe Type A is applicable to toys intended for children aged 36 months and below (under 3 years old).
- Accessibility Probe Type B is applicable to toys intended for children aged over 36 months (over 3 years old).
- If a toy is intended for both age groups, tests shall be conducted separately using both probes.
| Item | Model A/3- | Model B/3- |
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| Target Age Group | For children under 3 years old | For children over 3 years old |
| Compliant Standards | USA – 16 CFR 1500.48; EN 71; GB 6675-2003 | USA – 16 CFR 1500.49; EN 71; GB 6675-2003 |
| Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Dimensions | 25.6×25.6×145 mm | 38.4×38.4×160 mm |
| Weight | 150 g | 335 g |
