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Child's toy mobile phone

Damage to hearing Toys Serious risk

Child's toy mobile phone was recalled on 27 June 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0671/08. Damage to hearing risk reported by Slovakia. The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because it produces sounds with the weighted emission of acoustic pressure of 98.

Photo of recalled product: Child's toy mobile phone
Alert Number0671/08
BrandTOYS
CategoryToys
Risk TypeDamage to hearing
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Numberref. No. B: 384, ITEM NO. 5246212, EAN code: 8713152462122 (all data are on the leaflet).
Published27 June 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because it produces sounds with the weighted emission of acoustic pressure of 98.3 dB, which exceeds the permitted limit value of 80 dB for toys to be used close to the ear.This toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN-71.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Child’s plastic mobile phone, yellow and orange with a small flashing antenna, supplied by two 1.5 V batteries of type AA, with a picture of a dog with a phone on the display screen. Packed in a transparent plastic bag closed with a card label marked "TOYS".

👂 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a damage to hearing hazard related to Child's toy mobile phone.

About this risk

This product can emit sound levels that exceed safe limits, potentially causing hearing damage or hearing loss with prolonged use.

Recommended action

Stop using the product or reduce volume to minimum levels. If you experience ringing in the ears or hearing discomfort, consult a doctor.

Who is at risk?

Children are especially vulnerable as their hearing is more sensitive than adults.

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