Fanfare horns
Damage to hearing Gadgets Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0909/10 |
| Brand | Duda Cap |
| Category | Gadgets |
| Risk Type | Damage to hearing |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Hungary |
| Model Number | 5 998 466 500057 |
| Published | 18 June 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the horns are likely to be used in the proximity of people's ears and produce very high sound levels, far above 120 dB(A) at a distance of 15 cm. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 9612.
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: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Fanfare horns which are used by blowing into an opening on the side and can produce extremely loud noises.