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Toy gun Toinsa “Shooting play together” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1000/18
Summary
The suction cups on the bullets come off easily. A child could put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Shooting set consisting of a plastic rifle and 4 bullets with suction cups. The set is sold in a blister pack.
What is the risk?
- The suction cups on the bullets come off easily. A child could put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 14/02/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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