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Toy police set Fries “Polizei Action set” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0365/18
Summary
The sound of the whistle is too loud. If the toys are used close to the ear, they 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 police set consisting of a whistle, a pair of handcuffs, two small keys, a warning baton. Sold in a transparent plastic bag with folded cardboard clipped to it.
What is the risk?
- The sound of the whistle is too loud. If the toys are used close to the ear, they 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/02/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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