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Toy crossbow BestSaller “Armbrust groß Vollholz natur, geölt” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02764/23
Summary
The suction cups of the bolts can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. 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
Toy crossbow — BestSaller
- Brand
- BestSaller
- Name / model
- Armbrust groß Vollholz natur, geölt · 1216
- Barcode
- 4250115512165
- Category
- Toys
- Hand-held crossbow about 57cm long, supplied with 3 bolts, about 26cm long, each fitted with a suction cup. The crossbow has an elastic bowstring of about 0.5cm of diameter, connected with a simple knot to the ends of the bow (length about 47cm).
What is the risk?
- The suction cups of the bolts can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 26/10/2023
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/10/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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