Gas signal horn - Party Air Horn / Gas-powered hooter
| Alert Number | 0774/08 |
| Brand | ALIKI |
| Category | Gadgets |
| Risk Type | Damage to hearing, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Art. No 6052, EAN 4012594100529, Item No PAH9oz. |
| Published | 18 July 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of:- damage to hearing because the sound pressure is 140 dB and thereby exceeds the maximum value of 115 dB.- fire because the hooter is powered by a highly flammable propellant.The product does not comply with the European standard EN 71.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
A "Party Air Horn" (hooter) consisting of a pressurised-gas canister and a red plastic horn measuring 14.5 cm in length. The gas canister is approx. 13 cm long with a diameter of approx. 5 cm. The canister carries various warnings concerning small parts, chemicals and risk of explosion. The packaging consists of clear foil with a sticker bearing the CE mark and a symbol indicating that the product is unsuitable for children under 3 years of age.