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Musical instruments Barbie (COUNTERFEIT) “Barbie Musikinstrumente” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00723/22
Summary
The noise level is too high (measured value: up to 116,6 dB). The use of the product could lead to permanent hearing loss (serious risk). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1
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Product
Musical instruments — Barbie (COUNTERFEIT)
- Brand
- Barbie (COUNTERFEIT)
- Name / model
- Barbie Musikinstrumente · 122
- Barcode
- 55310002531000000200
- Category
- Toys
- Set consisting of: 1 flute (pink) with 6 finger holes, 1 whistle (pink), 1 tambourine (pink). THE PRODUCT IS COUNTERFEIT.
What is the risk?
- The noise level is too high (measured value: up to 116,6 dB). The use of the product could lead to permanent hearing loss (serious risk). The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/04/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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