Aerosols (pressurised gas containers)

What is the danger

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

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 Voluntary withdrawal from the market by retailer.Products withdrawn and modified by the manufacturer (yellow marking) have a sound pressure level of only LpCpeak 119 dB at a distance of 50 cm.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

Model / type

Type/number of model: 550456.