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Toy gun POLY TECHNOLOGIES INC. “Shoot gun” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0442/19
Summary
The suction cups can easily detach from the projectiles. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth and the suction cup detaches, it could obstruct the airways causing choking.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy gun — POLY TECHNOLOGIES INC.
- Brand
- POLY TECHNOLOGIES INC.
- Name / model
- Shoot gun · 771
- Batch number(s)
- 13738995875
- Category
- Toys
- Toy gun set including three plastic guns, one shotgun and projectiles with suction cups, supplied in a blister pack on cardboard.
What is the risk?
- The suction cups can easily detach from the projectiles. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth and the suction cup detaches, it could obstruct the airways causing choking.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 19/02/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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