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Toy gun set “Cowboy” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1823/17
Summary
The sounds made by the toys are too loud. If the toys are used close to the ear, they could cause damage to 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
Toy gun set
- Name / model
- Cowboy · 12068
- Batch number(s)
- 6438159120685
- Category
- Toys
- A toy rifle and a toy handgun. Cardboard backing.
What is the risk?
- The sounds made by the toys are too loud. If the toys are used close to the ear, they could cause damage to 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 04/12/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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