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Toy gun set Toys “Pistolet na strzalki” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1623/19
Summary
The suction cups can easily detach from the projectiles. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cups may detach and obstruct the airways.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Plastic toy gun supplied with plastic projectiles with suction cups. The set is packed in a sealed plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The suction cups can easily detach from the projectiles. If a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cups may detach and obstruct the airways.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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/09/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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