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Archery set Xin Yin Dai Toys “Shoot Set” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0038/14
Summary
null The arrows pose a risk of choking because they include suction cups which are small parts that can be detached very easily and may be swallowed by children. Moreover, the product poses a risk of injury because the kinetic energy of the arrows exceeds the permitted level. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Archery set — Xin Yin Dai Toys
- Brand
- Xin Yin Dai Toys
- Name / model
- Shoot Set · Ref. 989; lot CG4484-13A
- Batch number(s)
- 7290005003240
- Category
- Toys
- Set comprising a bow and arrows with suction cups. Packaging: cardboard blister pack with the reference number and 'Shoot Set' on the front.
What is the risk?
- null The arrows pose a risk of choking because they include suction cups which are small parts that can be detached very easily and may be swallowed by children. Moreover, the product poses a risk of injury because the kinetic energy of the arrows exceeds the permitted level. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 19/12/2013
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