EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy bow set BOQJTOYS “Archery” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01398/22
Summary
The suction cups can be easily detached. A child can put them in the mouth and choke. The kinetic energy of the projectiles is too high. This could cause injuries, especially to the eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- The set consists of a toy bow, three arrows with a yellow suction cup at the end and a target.
What is the risk?
- The suction cups can be easily detached. A child can put them in the mouth and choke. The kinetic energy of the projectiles is too high. This could cause injuries, especially to the eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 15/06/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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