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Toy mobile phone “Toys” — risk: burns, damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0005/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns because it can easily overheat as a result of a short circuit between parts of the opposite polarity. The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the sound level is too high. In addition, the battery compartment is easily accessible and batteries could be swallowed by small children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the…
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Product
Toy mobile phone
- Name / model
- Toys · WH-035
- Batch number(s)
- 8668337390007
- Category
- Toys
- Toy mobile phone in the shape of a yellow chicken, with a blue scarf. The product is supplied in a transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns because it can easily overheat as a result of a short circuit between parts of the opposite polarity. The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the sound level is too high. In addition, the battery compartment is easily accessible and batteries could be swallowed by small children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62115 and EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- 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: 13/09/2013
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