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Toy crossbow MARCA B&SC — risk: injuries, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00474/23
Summary
The product can shoot projectiles with an excessive kinetic energy, which can cause injuries, especially to the eyes. Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin and if a child plays with it, this can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. 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 crossbow — MARCA B&SC
- Brand
- MARCA B&SC
- Name / model
- BA92
- Batch number(s)
- 108
- Barcode
- 8436037241697
- Category
- Toys
- Toy crossbow, 29 cm long, available in green, dark blue or in a wooden colour. The toy has an arrow with a coloured end (yellow or red).in a matching colour
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr
What is the risk?
- The product can shoot projectiles with an excessive kinetic energy, which can cause injuries, especially to the eyes. Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin and if a child plays with it, this can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/02/2023
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