EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy gun set FENGFA “MP7 submachine gun” — risk: choking, damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01858/22
Summary
The projectile has small parts (suction cups). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the sound pressure level of the toy is too high and can therefore cause damage to hearing. 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 gun set consisting of a black plastic toy rifle, 3 bullets with suction cups. The submachine gun emits light and sound. The toy is powered by 3 AA type batteries.
What is the risk?
- The projectile has small parts (suction cups). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the sound pressure level of the toy is too high and can therefore cause damage to hearing. 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 17/11/2022
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