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Toy mobile phone Tideway — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1718/12
Summary
The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the sound level is too high. In addition, it poses a risk of burns because, in the case of short-circuit, the battery holder may become hot. The lid of the battery compartment can be opened easily without using a tool and the batteries are easily accessible for children. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European…
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Product
- Silver and black mobile phone for children. By pressing the buttons it plays 6 different sounds. It is operated with 2 x AAA battery. There is an inscription "Panasonic" on the phone. (THE PRODUCT MAY BE A COUNTERFEIT).
What is the risk?
- The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the sound level is too high. In addition, it poses a risk of burns because, in the case of short-circuit, the battery holder may become hot. The lid of the battery compartment can be opened easily without using a tool and the batteries are easily accessible for children. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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