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Plastic bath toy set HAIJIABAO / TOP HAUS “FUNNY RATTLE & BATHE” — risk: choking, damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01526/24
Summary
The bath toys have small parts (squeaking elements) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke.Moreover, the sound pressure level of the toy is too high (measured value up to 114.5 dB). This could lead to permanent or partial hearing loss. 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
Plastic bath toy set — HAIJIABAO / TOP HAUS
- Brand
- HAIJIABAO / TOP HAUS
- Name / model
- FUNNY RATTLE & BATHE · ST6193
- Barcode
- 5999105625285
- Category
- Toys
- Set of six colourful plastic sea animals that produce sounds when squeezed.
What is the risk?
- The bath toys have small parts (squeaking elements) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke.Moreover, the sound pressure level of the toy is too high (measured value up to 114.5 dB). This could lead to permanent or partial hearing loss. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 18/04/2024
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