EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy bow and arrows — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01828/21
Summary
The suction cups detach from the arrows. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy bow and arrows
- Name / model
- 2015-3, 7786
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic bow and three arrows with suction cups, available in multiple colours. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001006439262.html
What is the risk?
- The suction cups detach from the arrows. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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