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"Riethmüller" Gas horn. aerosols (pressurised gas containers) — damage to hearing risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to hearingJun 9, 2006

Hazard

The horns are considered to be dangerous, as the values determined exceed:- the peak sound pressure of 200 Pa, i.e. 140 dB(C), laid down in Directive 2003/10/EC on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (noise) [in this case, at a distance of 10 cm: 155.2 dB(C)] and- the value of 125 dB(C) stipulated in the Toys Standard EN 71, [in this case, at a distance of 50 cm: approximately 141 dB(C)].

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by retailer.Products withdrawn and modified by the manufacturer (yellow marking) have a sound pressure level of only LpCpeak 119 dB at a distance of 50 cm — Other

Product description

The horn consists of a two-part set in a plastic pack. The pack contains a 16 cm long blue plastic horn and a pressurised gas canister, 4 cm in diameter and 14 cm high. The horn is stuck onto the canister when in use.Label: FCKW Frei nicht entflammbares Gas [CFC-free non-flammable gas].

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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