EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy police set Xin Ye “S.W.A.T. Equipment” — risk: choking, damage to sight, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00678/24
Summary
The suction cup of the projectiles can easily detach. A child could put it in the mouth and choke. Shooting the projectile without the suction cup can cause injuries to eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Toy police set consisting of two plastic pistols with projectiles with suction cups, shooting target, badge and handcuffs.
What is the risk?
- The suction cup of the projectiles can easily detach. A child could put it in the mouth and choke. Shooting the projectile without the suction cup can cause injuries to eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 05/02/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/02/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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