Play set – bow and arrows

Suffocation Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Play set – bow and arrows
Alert Number1058/08
BrandCAVALIER
CategoryToys
Risk TypeSuffocation
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberRef: 642097,
Published26 September 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of suffocation because the suction cups can easily be detached from the arrows, which may cause asphyxiation if children were to put them in their mouth. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and 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

Play set consisting of a toy sword with sheath, a bow with three arrows with suction cups and a quiver for the arrows. The different components of the toy are attached to coloured cardboard with a CE mark and a pictogram indicating that the toy is not recommended for children under three years of age. There is a label on the back of the card indicating the name of the importer, the barcode, reference number and a notice that the product is not a toy and not suitable for children under 16 years of age.

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