Acoustic Toy
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GIG analyzed the recall cases in the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products(RAPEX) notifications and found that there were a total of 6 recalls of vocal toys in 2020.The main reasons for the recall are small parts and high sound pressure level, causing obstruction and hearing damage. The following is a typical recall case.
Name of Product | Category of PAPEX |
Baby Concert | Acoustic Toy |
Risk Type | Country of Origin |
Choking /Damage to hearing | China |
Notifying Country | Sold At |
United Kingdom | Online |
Product Description | |
Children's multicoloured drum set, with 5 different pieces. | |
Remedy | |
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace and recall of the product. | |
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Description and Analysis
1. Small parts easily detach from the product. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on it.
2. The sound pressure level is too high (measured value: up to 87 dB). This could lead to temporary / permanent loss of hearing, when the product is used.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and of the relevant European standard EN 71.
Our Advise
Manufacturers should consider the actual age range of toys suitable for children to play when designing their products, and products for children under 3 years old should not contain small parts that can be touched. In the design of products also need to consider the size of the sound. It is recommended that the toys be sent to a third-party testing agency for small parts and sound testing before mass production to reduce the risk of recall.
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