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Baby rattles — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00058/22
Summary
The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high (measured value: up to 111,2 dB), This could lead to damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Baby rattles
- Category
- Toys
- Two baby rattles. The product is sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
What is the risk?
- The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high (measured value: up to 111,2 dB), This could lead to damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/12/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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