EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy bow and arrow set “Bow & Arrow Set - Fun & Safe” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0408/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because the small suction cups can easily detach and be swallowed by small children. In addition, the product poses a risk of injuries if the arrows are fired without the suction cups. 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
Toy bow and arrow set
- Name / model
- Bow & Arrow Set - Fun & Safe · Item no: WS338106
- Batch number(s)
- 854152111264
- Category
- Toys
- The set consists of a light yellow bow with black colour shaft, three red plastic arrows with black suction cups, a toy knife and a brown quiver. The product is supplied in a cardboard and plastic packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because the small suction cups can easily detach and be swallowed by small children. In addition, the product poses a risk of injuries if the arrows are fired without the suction cups. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/02/2014
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