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Damage to hearing Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01774/23 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Damage to hearing |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | PR10509 |
| Published | 4 August 2023 |
Risk Description
The sound pressure level of the whistle is too high (measured value: up to 97.3 dB). This could lead to tinnitus and temporary / permanent hearing loss. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 21/07/2023
Product Description
Whistle key ring; colours: red/green, red/yellow, yellow/pink; material: hard plastic, metal