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Bow and arrows set “INDIAN ARCHERY” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0159/15
Summary
null The kinetic energy of the arrows fired from the bow is too high which can lead to injuries.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 arrows set
- Name / model
- INDIAN ARCHERY · No. 2398 (on the packaging), Art. 054851 (on the label)
- Batch number(s)
- 8590687054851
- Category
- Toys
- The set includes a plastic bow, three arrows with suction cups, a plastic knife and a case for arrows. Packed in a cardboard blister.
What is the risk?
- null The kinetic energy of the arrows fired from the bow is too high which can lead to injuries.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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 03/12/2014
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/12/2014
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/12/2014
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