EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Bow and arrow set Jumbo “Bow & Arrow Set” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1339/16
Summary
null The suction cup of the arrow can easily detach. If a child puts the arrow in the mouth, the suction cup can detach, leaving the airways obstructed by it. 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 set consisting of a light yellow bow with black shaft, 3 red arrows made of non flexible plastic with black suction cups, a knife, a brown quiver.
What is the risk?
- null The suction cup of the arrow can easily detach. If a child puts the arrow in the mouth, the suction cup can detach, leaving the airways obstructed by it. 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: 25/07/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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