EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy gun set Kaimingda “Fire power gun” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01396/22
Summary
The suction cups can be easily detached. If a child puts these in the mouth, it/they can obstruct the airways and the child will choke. Further, the kinetic energy of the projectiles is too high. This could cause injuries, especially 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
- The toy gun set consists of a plastic toy rifle, 10 bullets with suction cups and a folding plastic bayonet.
What is the risk?
- The suction cups can be easily detached. If a child puts these in the mouth, it/they can obstruct the airways and the child will choke. Further, the kinetic energy of the projectiles is too high. This could cause injuries, especially 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 16/06/2022
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