EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy gun Target “Bumblebee” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1705/16
Summary
null The suction cups detach easily from the projectiles: when a child plays with the toy, it may put the projectiles into the mouth to wet the suction cup before shooting, which can detach and be swallowed by the child, causing it to choke.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
- Toy gun made of hard plastic in various colours, with 6 projectiles. The projectiles are made of soft plastic with orange suction cups fixed at the end. The toy is packed in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The suction cups detach easily from the projectiles: when a child plays with the toy, it may put the projectiles into the mouth to wet the suction cup before shooting, which can detach and be swallowed by the child, causing it to choke.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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 08/11/2016
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