EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Bow and arrow set GF Toys “ANGRY BIRDS” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0535/16
Summary
null The suction cups can be easily detached from the arrows and could be put in the mouth by a child and block 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
- Set consisting of a plastic bow and arrows with suction cups. Blister packaging with cardboard back.
What is the risk?
- null The suction cups can be easily detached from the arrows and could be put in the mouth by a child and block 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 08/04/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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