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SAFETY GATEReference A12/00849/22

Toy whistle — asfixia · damage to hearing

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Toy whistle
Category
Toys
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Choking · Damage to hearing
Official description
The sound pressure level is too high (measured value up to 123.5 dB). This could lead to permanent or partial hearing loss when the product is used. Moreover, the weather vane can be easily detached. A child may put it in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 20/05/2022Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/05/2022

Territory

Geography

Origin
Germany
Notifying country or territory
Austria
Distribution
Notificado por Austria

Provenance and context

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