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Pfeife toy whistle — damage to hearing risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to hearingAug 4, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Pfeife toy whistle — damage to hearing risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (21/07/2023)

Product description

Whistle key ring; colours: red/green, red/yellow, yellow/pink; material: hard plastic, metal

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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