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Toy mobile phone MEIYU — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1379/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the sound level is too high. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- The toy mobile phone is made of lilac plastic. A flashing antenna and a pink cord are fixed to the phone. On the screen inside the phone there is a picture of a girl. The toy is battery operated and produces different sounds.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the sound level is too high. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/07/2013
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