EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Set of toy cars “Race hard speed” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1733/18
Summary
The kinetic energy of the launcher is too high. This could cause injuries, including to the eyes.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
Set of toy cars
- Name / model
- Race hard speed · G2362 / 2015
- Batch number(s)
- 5291410105590
- Category
- Toys
- Set of plastic cars with a spring launcher. The toys are packed in a blister with cardboard back.
What is the risk?
- The kinetic energy of the launcher is too high. This could cause injuries, including to the eyes.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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/10/2018
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