EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Bow and arrows “Warrior” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1134/14
Summary
null The suction cups can be easily detached and could be put in the mouth by a child and block the airways. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Bow and arrows
- Name / model
- Warrior · Ref 4416
- Batch number(s)
- 8435114944162
- Category
- Toys
- Bow and arrows with suction cups on the end, and a wheel with suction projectiles: some small swords are also included. Packaging: a sheet of cardboard shrink-wrapped in plastic.
What is the risk?
- null The suction cups can be easily detached and could be put in the mouth by a child and block the airways. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 09/07/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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