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Bessy toy mobile phone — damage to hearing risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to hearingDec 26, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of damage to hearing because, for toys which are clearly made for sound production and to be put close to the ear, the weighted emission of acoustic pressure must not exceed the value of 80 dB. The measured value of the sound produced by the mobile is 90.8 dB. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Children’s telescopic mobile phone operated by two 1.5V button batteries, equipped with a string for hanging around the neck of the child. On the mobile is a sticker with a picture of a doll and the text "Bessy". Packaging – a cardboard box with a picture of the product.

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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