Referee Set
Choking, Damage to hearing Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1008/18 |
| Brand | Pen@lty Zone |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking, Damage to hearing |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 27 July 2018 |
Risk Description
The sound pressure level of the toy is too high (>125 dB). This could lead to permanent impairment of hearing. In addition, the whistle can easly detach from the lanyard. A child could put it in the mouth and choke on it.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 25/06/2018
Product Description
Football referee set consisting of two cards (one red and one yellow) and a whistle with lanyard. The kit is sold in a cardboard and plastic blister pack.