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Toy pistol Marcos Toys “Shoot Flying Saucer” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1210/14
Summary
null The small suction cups can easily detach. Children may swallow them and choke on them. Moreover, the projectiles are too short and if put in the mouth they can get stuck, and cause choking.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 pistol — Marcos Toys
- Brand
- Marcos Toys
- Name / model
- Shoot Flying Saucer · 568 (invoice) , No. 611 and 622 (packaging)
- Batch number(s)
- 8435399005282
- Category
- Toys
- A green toy pistol with projectiles and suction pads. The product is supplied in a cardboard blister pack.
What is the risk?
- null The small suction cups can easily detach. Children may swallow them and choke on them. Moreover, the projectiles are too short and if put in the mouth they can get stuck, and cause choking.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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 17/07/2014
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