Toy telephones - Children’s plastic room phone
Toy telephones - Children’s plastic room phone was recalled on 24 April 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0546/09. Damage to hearing risk reported by Slovakia. The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the weighted emission of acoustic pressure is 96.
| Alert Number | 0546/09 |
| Brand | KID PHONE |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Damage to hearing |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | No. 9968, EAN code: 8590756384841 |
| Published | 24 April 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because the weighted emission of acoustic pressure is 96.8 dB, which exceeds the maximum permitted value of 80 dB. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
A set of two plastic pink and green telephones with pink buttons, bearing the pictures of a boy called Daniel and a girl called Emily. The telephone operates on two batteries of 1.5 V type AA, which are not included. The product is packed in a varicoloured cardboard box with a transparent plastic window.
👂 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a damage to hearing hazard related to Toy telephones - Children’s plastic room phone.
About this risk
This product can emit sound levels that exceed safe limits, potentially causing hearing damage or hearing loss with prolonged use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product or reduce volume to minimum levels. If you experience ringing in the ears or hearing discomfort, consult a doctor.
Who is at risk?
Children are especially vulnerable as their hearing is more sensitive than adults.