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Toy gun Smiffys “DETECTIVES PLASTIC REVOLVER CAP GUN TOY” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00488/23
Summary
The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high (measured values: up to 136.3 dB). This could lead to tinnitus and hearing loss. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1
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Product
- Plastic toy gun
What is the risk?
- The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high (measured values: up to 136.3 dB). This could lead to tinnitus and hearing loss. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 30/01/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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