EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Rattle "Funny Toys" BHC — risk: choking, damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0780/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of:- damage to hearing, due to the high sound level (LpA1s -87,9 dB)- choking, because the toy can easily break, releasing small parts that fit into the small part cylinder and due to incorrect shape and size of a rattle.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Product
- The rattle in a shape of maracas is made of multicolored plastic. The rattling element (diameter 88 mm) is placed in the spherical part of the rattle which is combined with a holder. On the cardboard label attached to the packaging there are warnings and pictogram concerning the age 0-3 restriction.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of:- damage to hearing, due to the high sound level (LpA1s -87,9 dB)- choking, because the toy can easily break, releasing small parts that fit into the small part cylinder and due to incorrect shape and size of a rattle.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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