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Toy hand grenade TOI-TOYS “Cap Toy Grenade 96 Cap Shoots!” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00935/20
Summary
The sound pressure level is too high (measured value up to: 145 dB).This could lead to partial loss of hearing, when the product is used. 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 hand grenade set consisting of one hand grenade (orange, silver) and four sets of percussion caps.
What is the risk?
- The sound pressure level is too high (measured value up to: 145 dB).This could lead to partial loss of hearing, when the product is used. 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/06/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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