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Cap gun Kim'play “Detective” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1570/16
Summary
null The peak sound pressure level is too high. If the cap gun is fired close to a child's ear, this might lead to permanent partial hearing loss.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Plastic toy revolver with caps.
What is the risk?
- null The peak sound pressure level is too high. If the cap gun is fired close to a child's ear, this might lead to permanent partial hearing loss.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/09/2016
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