OPSS flags Oakes Leisure Warrior Crossbow Toy over choking risk from detachable suction cups
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UK OPSS reports suction cups on the Warrior Crossbow Toy's darts can detach, creating small parts a child could choke on. The product fails the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, and the import was rejected at the border.
What happened
The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a product safety report on the Oakes Leisure Limited Warrior Crossbow Toy, which presents a risk of choking. Local Authority Trading Standards notified the report.
Affected products
- Brand: Oakes Leisure Limited
- Product: Warrior Crossbow Toy (bow and arrow toy with 'plunger' darts)
- Batch number: 202601581A70 TCY063667
- Barcode: 6991200636677
- Country of origin: China
- PSD notification number: 2609-0218
The risk
The suction cups fitted to the arrows can detach during use, creating small parts. The detached suction cups fit entirely within the small parts cylinder and, if swallowed, could obstruct a child's airway and cause choking. The product does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The import has been rejected at border. The source gives no advice to consumers.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Read the batch number 202601581A70 TCY063667 on your child's Warrior Crossbow Toy right now. If it matches, stop letting them use it immediately.
- ✓Ask the retailer for a full refund if you bought this toy from a UK shop. Tell them it failed UK safety regulations and poses a choking risk.
- ✓Cut off access to the darts entirely if your child has this toy but you haven't confirmed the batch number yet. The suction cups detach easily during normal play.
- ✓Talk to anyone else who bought this toy for your child, including grandparents or friends. They need to check their batch numbers too and remove it from circulation.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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