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Toy bow set TA “Kids Bow Toy Archery Set Outdoor Garden Toy Game I” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00047/22
Summary
The kinetic energy of the plastic balls fired from the bow is too high, which can lead to eye injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 71-1
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Product
- Plastic toy archery set with plastic balls. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The kinetic energy of the plastic balls fired from the bow is too high, which can lead to eye injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with 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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