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Toy mobile phone xiewei TOYS — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0421/18
Summary
The sound pressure level is too high. If the toy is used close to the ear, it could cause damage to hearing. 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 mobile phone — xiewei TOYS
- Brand
- xiewei TOYS
- Name / model
- Art. n. 143863Model: 8045
- Batch number(s)
- 8584156143863
- Category
- Toys
- Blue plastic toy in the shape of a mobile phone with sound effects.
What is the risk?
- The sound pressure level is too high. If the toy is used close to the ear, it could cause damage to hearing. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 02/02/2018
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