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Toy bow and arrow set Sport1 “Set Arciere Junior” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0019/19
Summary
The kinetic energy of the arrows fired from the bow is too high. This could lead to injuries if a person is hit in the eye by the shot arrows.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 set consisting of a bow and 3 arrows with suction cups. It is sold in open cardboard packaging.
What is the risk?
- The kinetic energy of the arrows fired from the bow is too high. This could lead to injuries if a person is hit in the eye by the shot arrows.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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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