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Toy gun set “Gelblasterz iron hand shooter” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00061/24
Summary
The toy can launch the projectile or an improvised projectile with excessive kinetic energy, causing injury to a person in the path of that projectile, with a particular risk of eye damage. Moreover, the gel beads can be put into the mouth and swallowed by children. As the beads expand, it can cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory track. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety…
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Product
Toy gun set
- Name / model
- Gelblasterz iron hand shooter
- Category
- Toys
- Gelblaster that looks like the hand of Ironman. The product is red with yellow/gold parts and is made of plastic. Gel beads and safety glasses are part of the product. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The toy can launch the projectile or an improvised projectile with excessive kinetic energy, causing injury to a person in the path of that projectile, with a particular risk of eye damage. Moreover, the gel beads can be put into the mouth and swallowed by children. As the beads expand, it can cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory track. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/03/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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