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Toy bow and arrow set Sports n Fun “Bow with Arrows” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00710/20
Summary
The suction cups of the arrows can easily detach.If a child puts the arrow in the mouth, the suction cup may detach and obstruct the airways. 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 — Sports n Fun
- Brand
- Sports n Fun
- Name / model
- Bow with Arrows · SPDH1030
- Batch number(s)
- #C1-18016JMA
- Barcode
- 2017022317533
- Category
- Toys
- Toy bow set consisting of a big red bow and 4 green plastic arrows with red suction cups.
What is the risk?
- The suction cups of the arrows can easily detach.If a child puts the arrow in the mouth, the suction cup may detach and obstruct the airways. 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/01/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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