Pistol and sword - Electric Sound Gun/ Flashing Stick
| Alert Number | 1389/09 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | Sword: 8458698512374; Pistol: 8458698512398. |
| Published | 30 October 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking and a chemical risk because the battery compartment opens easily, and the button batteries could be swallowed by young children.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Pistol: made of plastic and designed to look like a space gun. It has a battery compartment and is packaged in a transparent plastic bag with a cardboard strip which reads: "ELECTRIC Sound Gun" and carries a sticker with the importer's details, the CE mark and a warning that it is not suitable for children under 36 months of age.Sword: made of plastic and designed to look like an Arabian sword (the blade is marked with the word SWORD in English) and it has a battery compartment. The packaging has a cardboard strip that reads "Flashing Stick" and a label including the importer's details, the CE mark and a warning that it is not suitable for children under 36 months of age.