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Mobile phone toy Abababy “MUSIC PHONE” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1747/19
Summary
The sound level of the toy is too high. It could cause damage to hearing.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
- White plastic toy in the shape of a mobile phone with sound and light effects, powered by 3xAG13 button batteries. Packaging in a cardboard box with transparent front.
What is the risk?
- The sound level of the toy is too high. It could cause damage to hearing.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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/09/2019
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