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Water pistol DESERT EAGLE “Shooting game” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0728/18
Summary
The water in the balls is contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. There is a risk of contracting infection as the solution may come into contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Water pistol — DESERT EAGLE
- Brand
- DESERT EAGLE
- Name / model
- Shooting game · Article No 101194
- Batch number(s)
- Bar code 8 054726040538
- Category
- Toys
- 10 boxes weighing 165 kg: toy pistols with balls containing water.
What is the risk?
- The water in the balls is contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. There is a risk of contracting infection as the solution may come into contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 17/04/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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