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Toy gun Karo “Dart Blister” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2134/14
Summary
null The suction cups may be easily detached from the arrows by a child when playing. Children may put them into the mouth and try to swallow. The small elements may get stuck in the respiratory tract which can lead to choking.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- The set includes a toy gun and three bullets in the form of arrows made of soft foam. At the ends of the missiles there are suction cups attached. The set includes also a plastic part (to be mounted on the gun) in which the bullets may be stored.
What is the risk?
- null The suction cups may be easily detached from the arrows by a child when playing. Children may put them into the mouth and try to swallow. The small elements may get stuck in the respiratory tract which can lead to choking.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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