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Toy gun set SF “M82A1 Barrett” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0105/17
Summary
null The suction cups of the projectiles detach easily. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup may come loose and obstruct the airways. The small balls could also be put in the mouth and swallowed by children. As these balls expand, it could cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the…
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Product
- Toy gun in a cardboard box with projectiles with suction cups and small water absorbent balls (in a plastic bag).
What is the risk?
- null The suction cups of the projectiles detach easily. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup may come loose and obstruct the airways. The small balls could also be put in the mouth and swallowed by children. As these balls expand, it could cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage.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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 12/12/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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