EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Bow and arrow Micky Maus “Micky Maus Bogen mit Licht Heft Nr. 25” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00020/21
Summary
The suction cup of the projectile can easily detach. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup can detach and obstruct the airways. 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
Bow and arrow — Micky Maus
- Brand
- Micky Maus
- Name / model
- Micky Maus Bogen mit Licht Heft Nr. 25 · 2000201
- Barcode
- 4198550003995
- Category
- Toys
- Set comprising: 1 Mickey Mouse magazine. 1 grey/green plastic bow with a black string and light source (2 x AG3 button batteries) and 3 green arrows with yellow suction cups.
What is the risk?
- The suction cup of the projectile can easily detach. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup can detach and obstruct the airways. 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/12/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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