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Bow and arrow set Egmont UK — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1123/18
Summary
The suction cup of the arrows can easily detach. If a child puts the arrow in the mouth, the suction cup could detach and obstruct the airways.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Bow and arrow set, including 3 arrows, in a transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The suction cup of the arrows can easily detach. If a child puts the arrow in the mouth, the suction cup could detach and obstruct the airways.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 01/01/2018
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