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Pistol Play Set Lelukulma “Toy gun sets "Shooter"” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0595/13
Summary
null The kinetic energy of the bullets is too high, thus posing a risk of injuries, particularly in sensitive areas such as the face and, above all, the eyes.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- An assortment which contains 2 toy gun sets with minor differences on the pistol's handle:1. A black plastic toy gun with yellow bullets in a cardboard box. The surface on the handle of the gun is rough.2) A black plastic toy gun with yellow bullets in a cardboard box. The surface on the handle
What is the risk?
- null The kinetic energy of the bullets is too high, thus posing a risk of injuries, particularly in sensitive areas such as the face and, above all, the eyes.The product does not comply with the Toys 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: 30/04/2013
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