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Toy musical instrument set Xinya Toys “Musical instruments” — risk: choking, damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00492/22
Summary
The sound pressure level is too high (measured value: up to 119,5 dB). This could lead to permanent or partial hearing loss, when the product is used. The toy maracas can easily break into small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy musical instrument set — Xinya Toys
- Brand
- Xinya Toys
- Name / model
- Musical instruments · 6805E
- Barcode
- 6900312828528
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toy musical instruments.
What is the risk?
- The sound pressure level is too high (measured value: up to 119,5 dB). This could lead to permanent or partial hearing loss, when the product is used. The toy maracas can easily break into small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 14/02/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/02/2022
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