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Toy gun set Assault “Submachine Gun” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1529/17
Summary
null The suction cups can be easily detached from the projectiles. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup may detach and obstruct the airways.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
- Black plastic gun with 3 foam projectiles with plastic suction cups and 3 packets of hydrogel bullets, supplied in a cardboard box with a transparent window.
What is the risk?
- null The suction cups can be easily detached from the projectiles. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup may detach and obstruct the airways.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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 22/09/2017
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