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Toy set “Minipistolet à billes pliable” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01020/26
Summary
The toy contains small parts (of the pistol) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the presence of suction-cup tips on the projectiles can obstruct the respiratory tract of a small child and cause choking. 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 set
- Name / model
- Minipistolet à billes pliable · PB2508250579857
- Barcode
- 6975137340739
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic pistol with four suction-cup-tipped foam bullets. Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique product identifier: sl25080354522885856).
What is the risk?
- The toy contains small parts (of the pistol) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the presence of suction-cup tips on the projectiles can obstruct the respiratory tract of a small child and cause choking. 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 05/02/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 26/10/2025
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