EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Bow and arrow set HONG YE “Shooting Game Enginery” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0070/15
Summary
null The suction cups can easily detach from the arrows, be put in the mouth by children 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 made of a toy bow and four arrows with suction cups. The set also includes a small spear, two coloured feathers and a belt. The product is supplied in a blister pack with printed cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- null The suction cups can easily detach from the arrows, be put in the mouth by children 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/11/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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