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Toy gun with projectiles Thomas&Friends (THE PRODUCT IS COUNTERFEIT) “Thomas Soft Bullet Gun” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0413/15
Summary
null The suction cups can easily detach from the projectiles. If a child puts them in the mouth, these can 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
Toy gun with projectiles — Thomas&Friends (THE PRODUCT IS COUNTERFEIT)
- Brand
- Thomas&Friends (THE PRODUCT IS COUNTERFEIT)
- Name / model
- Thomas Soft Bullet Gun · No. M8128 (on the packaging), OKB 837943 (on the label)
- Batch number(s)
- 6991208379439
- Category
- Toys
- Blue plastic gun in the shape of a train, three yellow projectiles with pink suction cups. The toy is supplied in a transparent plastic blister with paper backing. The product may be counterfeit.
What is the risk?
- null The suction cups can easily detach from the projectiles. If a child puts them in the mouth, these can 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/02/2015
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/02/2015
- 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: Unknown
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