EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy police set PRO EXIMP “Police / Zestaw policyjny” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1013/17
Summary
null The suction cups easily detach from the projectiles. If a child puts the arrow in the mouth the cup may come loose and 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
- Set of plastic toys consisting of a gun with projectiles and additional toys. Plastic and cardboard packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The suction cups easily detach from the projectiles. If a child puts the arrow in the mouth the cup may come loose and 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/04/2017
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