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Toy gun “Gun Shot” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1124/15
Summary
null The suction cups of the bullets can be easily detached. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN71-1.
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Product
Toy gun
- Name / model
- Gun Shot · NO: A-34
- Batch number(s)
- 137509
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic gun with two bullets sold in plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- null The suction cups of the bullets can be easily detached. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 20/08/2015
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