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Tarbet Bow Arrow bow and arrow set — chemical & choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalChokingFeb 27, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Tarbet Bow Arrow bow and arrow set — chemical & choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Tarbet Bow Arrow bow and arrow set — chemical & choking risk

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

Hazard

The product contains 5.5% by weight of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 2.2 % by weight of dibutyl phthalate (DBP). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.Furthermore, the suction cups could be easily removed and therefore they can be swallowed by children, causing choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (28/11/2014)

Product description

The set consists of a black bow with handle in golden colour, 3 coloured arrows with suction cups, an arrow holder and a paper target. The product is fixed on a colourful cardboard sheet.

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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