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Toy slingshot — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesFeb 7, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Toy slingshot — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The kinetic energy of the projectiles is too high (measured value 4350 mJ/m2) and exceeds the permitted levels. This could cause injury, in particular to the eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (15/01/2025)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (15/01/2025)

Product description

Wooden slingshot with three cork ball projectiles

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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