EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Bow and arrows set “Bowman hight super” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1709/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because the suction cups can be easily detached and swallowed by a child. The product also poses a risk of injuries, especially eye injury if the projectile is fired without the suction cup into someone’s face.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Product
Bow and arrows set
- Name / model
- Bowman hight super · No.8822, Item No.185748
- Batch number(s)
- 5899101857485
- Category
- Toys
- The set consists of a black bow with cold colour shaft; 3 arrows (yellow, pink and green) made of non-flexible plastic, with red ends, semi-transparent suction cups; and a black quiver. On the cardboard backing there is the following information: - The age restriction (Not for children under 3 year
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because the suction cups can be easily detached and swallowed by a child. The product also poses a risk of injuries, especially eye injury if the projectile is fired without the suction cup into someone’s face.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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