Pen@lty Zone · Referee Set

The sound pressure level of the toy is too high (>125 dB). This could lead to permanent impairment of hearing. In addition, the whistle can easly detach from the lanyard. A child could put it in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Published: 27 July 2018
Notifying authority: Austria
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 25/06/2018

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1008/18
Batch: Batch: 2046170Barcode: 42424001281000000200

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Choking, Damage to hearing
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Football referee set consisting of two cards (one red and one yellow) and a whistle with lanyard. The kit is sold in a cardboard and plastic blister pack.