Toy flute
Choking, Damage to hearing Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00652/22 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking, Damage to hearing |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | Hong Kong |
| Published | 29 April 2022 |
Risk Description
The mouthpiece of the flute detaches easily, generating a small part. A child may put it in the mouth and choke on it. The sound pressure level is too high (measured value: up to 117 dB) which could lead to permanent or temporary 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): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Set consisting of a plastic flute (transparent neon yellow or transparent neon green) in three joined parts and a cleaning rod