EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Soft toy Biba toys — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00040/23
Summary
The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high (measured value: up to 110,8 dB), which could lead to damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy safety Directive nor with European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Soft rattling toy, size 330 mm.
What is the risk?
- The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high (measured value: up to 110,8 dB), which could lead to damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy safety Directive nor with 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: 27/02/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 27/02/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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