Toy whistle
| Alert Number | A12/00849/22 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking, Damage to hearing |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Published | 10 June 2022 |
Risk Description
The sound pressure level is too high (measured value up to 123.5 dB). This could lead to permanent or partial hearing loss when the product is used. Moreover, the weather vane can be easily detached. A child may put it in the mouth and choke on it. 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 20/05/2022Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/05/2022
Product Description
Whistle (red-blue, white-blue or yellow-white) with weather vane and cockerel or squirrel.