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Toy gun Cigioki “Pistola Squadra Special” — risk: damage to hearing, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0573/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because the maximum permissible kinetic energy level of the bullets is exceeded. Hence there is a danger of external injuries, and sensitive areas, such as the face and above all the eyes, are particularly at risk. The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the sound pressure level is too high.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the…
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Product
- Gun contained in clear plastic wrapping.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because the maximum permissible kinetic energy level of the bullets is exceeded. Hence there is a danger of external injuries, and sensitive areas, such as the face and above all the eyes, are particularly at risk. The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the sound pressure level is too high.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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