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Super Heroes Bowman crossbow — suffocation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskSuffocationOct 10, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of suffocation because the suction cup can be detached by a force less than 90N (20 and 21N respectively). If the suction cup is not properly affixed to the toy, it could be easily detached during normal use. As children often put suction cups in their mouths to moisten them before sticking them on a surface, there is a risk that the suction cup could block the airway causing asphyxiation. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor — Other

Product description

The toy is comprised of 1 crossbow, 2 arrows with suction cups made from PVC and a dartboard made from paper, packaging – blister.

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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