EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy gun Xinze “Laser Pistol Set with Electronic Target, S.W.A.T.” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2006/13
Summary
null The toy is a class 3R laser product and could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 62115.
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Product
- Toy plastic gun with a target that looks like a darts board. The toy gun has a laser aimer and an LED lamp. The toy gun and the target both run on batteries. The product is packed in a cardboard box with CE mark and age warning sign (0-3 years).
What is the risk?
- null The toy is a class 3R laser product and could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 62115.
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: 04/12/2013
- 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: 04/12/2013
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 04/12/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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