EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Bow and arrow set “Weapon” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1441/16
Summary
null The suction cups of the arrows can easily detach. If a child puts the arrow in the mouth, the suction cup could detach, leaving the airways obstructed by the suction cup.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
- Name / model
- Weapon · 678
- Batch number(s)
- 9815467955135
- Category
- Toys
- Bow and arrows set, consisting of a black bow, 3 grey plastic arrows with red suction cups, and a sword. They are packed in a plastic blister on cardboard.
What is the risk?
- null The suction cups of the arrows can easily detach. If a child puts the arrow in the mouth, the suction cup could detach, leaving the airways obstructed by the suction cup.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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