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Toy gun SLUGTERRA “ELI'S BLASTER - collect, train and duel to be a slugslinging hero!” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00790/25
Summary
The kinetic energy of the projectiles fired from the toy gun is too high (measured value: 3562 J/m2) and can lead to eye injuries. 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
- Basic blaster with three projectiles. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CNB6MLSC)
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr
What is the risk?
- The kinetic energy of the projectiles fired from the toy gun is too high (measured value: 3562 J/m2) and can lead to eye injuries. 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/09/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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