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Toy whistle “Pfeife” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01774/23
Summary
The sound pressure level of the whistle is too high (measured value: up to 97.3 dB). This could lead to tinnitus and temporary / permanent hearing loss. 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 whistle
- Name / model
- Pfeife · PR10509
- Barcode
- 4250552110740
- Category
- Toys
- Whistle key ring; colours: red/green, red/yellow, yellow/pink; material: hard plastic, metal
What is the risk?
- The sound pressure level of the whistle is too high (measured value: up to 97.3 dB). This could lead to tinnitus and temporary / permanent hearing loss. 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/07/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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