EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Toy gun PRO KIDS “AIR GUN” — risk: damage to sight, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00102/22
Summary
The kinetic energy of the arrows ejected is too high, exceeding the permitted levels. This can cause injuries to the child, in particular to the eyes. 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 set consisting of a plastic gun and six arrows made of foam material.
What is the risk?
- The kinetic energy of the arrows ejected is too high, exceeding the permitted levels. This can cause injuries to the child, in particular to the eyes. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 12/07/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/07/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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