EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Referee Kit Bussi-Bär “Schiri-Set” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1012/18
Summary
The sound pressure level of the toy is too high (>118 dB). This could lead to permanent impairment of 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
- A football referee set including a whistle, supplied with "Bussi Bär" magazine issue number 07 in a blister pack.
What is the risk?
- The sound pressure level of the toy is too high (>118 dB). This could lead to permanent impairment of 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/06/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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