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Damage to hearing Toys Serious risk

Children’s mobile phone was recalled on 23 January 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0047/09. Damage to hearing risk reported by Slovakia. The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the weighted emission of acoustic pressure is 97 dB, which exceeds the maximum permitted value of 80 dB.

Photo of recalled product: Children’s mobile phone
Alert Number0047/09
BrandQuinxing
CategoryToys
Risk TypeDamage to hearing
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Numberon packaging: QX-6600; on sticker: EAN code 8590756250276, No. 25027
Published23 January 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the weighted emission of acoustic pressure is 97 dB, which exceeds the maximum permitted value of 80 dB. The product 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 and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Child’s blue plastic mobile phone with black buttons and a sticker instead of display, operating on 2 batteries of 1.5 V, type AA. Packed in a blue cardboard box with data 6600, Quinxing, QX-6600.

👂 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a damage to hearing hazard related to Children’s 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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