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Toy gun set “SHOOT GUN” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01142/20
Summary
The suction cup of the projectile can easily detach. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth in order to wet it before shooting, the suction cup can detach leaving the airways obstructed by it. The bottom edge of the solid yellow plastic part of the toy gun is uneven and with sharpness and can cause injuries. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN…
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Product
Toy gun set
- Name / model
- SHOOT GUN · NO.6699, 509102139/1PC
- Barcode
- 4772013031536
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic shooting toy gun set with two types of projectiles.
What is the risk?
- The suction cup of the projectile can easily detach. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth in order to wet it before shooting, the suction cup can detach leaving the airways obstructed by it. The bottom edge of the solid yellow plastic part of the toy gun is uneven and with sharpness and can cause injuries. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/07/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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