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Toy bow with arrow “Toys” — risk: choking, damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02754/23
Summary
The suction cup of the arrow can easily detach. A child could put it in the mouth and choke. Shooting the arrow without the suction cup, can cause injuries to 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
Toy bow with arrow
- Name / model
- Toys
- Category
- Toys
- Toy bow with arrow
What is the risk?
- The suction cup of the arrow can easily detach. A child could put it in the mouth and choke. Shooting the arrow without the suction cup, can cause injuries to 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/10/2023
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