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Plastic toy BIGTOYS “Mlotek 30cm” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04106/25
Summary
The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high (measured value up to 118.6 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 toy hammer, size 30 cm. The toy emits sound while shaken or when it hits surface.
What is the risk?
- The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high (measured value up to 118.6 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/10/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 07/10/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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