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Toy shooting set “Special Forces” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0824/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because the suction cups can easily detach and be swallowed by small children. In addition, the product poses a risk of injuries because the kinetic energy of the arrow shot is too high, exceeding the permitted levels. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy shooting set
- Name / model
- Special Forces · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Toys
- The product consists of a toy rifle and a bow with projectiles and suction cups.The product is sold in plastic, multi-coloured cardboard packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because the suction cups can easily detach and be swallowed by small children. In addition, the product poses a risk of injuries because the kinetic energy of the arrow shot is too high, exceeding the permitted levels. The product does not comply with 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 19/06/2013
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