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Police Series toy police set - police force — suffocation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskSuffocationApr 23, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a risk of suffocation because the suction cups on the darts can be easily detached presenting a risk of asphyxiation in the event of ingestion. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected by the customs authorities — Other

Product description

Various toy items resembling those used by police officers, including a revolver, a compass, a mobile telephone with headset, a target and some darts with suction cups. The product is sold in blister packaging with clear plastic and a sheet of card bearing the words “Police Force, play and fun", the CE mark and the symbol indicating that the toy is unsuitable for children under the age of three. A sticker affixed to the packaging shows the details of the importer, the reference number and the bar code.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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