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Wooden toy drum BAKALU — risk: damage to hearing, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01354/20
Summary
The strap attached to the drum has no quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it could form a loop and become trapped, leading to strangulation. The sound pressure level is too high (measured value up to: 130 dB). This could lead to partial loss of hearing, when the product is used. 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
- Wooden toy drum with two wooden drum sticks. A strap made of textile material is attached to the toy.
- Recall information: http://bakalu.pl/content/6-wazne-ogloszenia
What is the risk?
- The strap attached to the drum has no quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it could form a loop and become trapped, leading to strangulation. The sound pressure level is too high (measured value up to: 130 dB). This could lead to partial loss of hearing, when the product is used. 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/08/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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