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Wolves Assault Rifle Toy Gun / Arrow Set recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for Wolves Assault Rifle Toy Gun / Arrow Set presenting a risk of choking.
Take it away from young children now.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Wolves Assault Rifle Toy Gun / Arrow Set has been flagged because small parts can break off.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- coughing, gagging or noisy breathing after playing with it
Get help urgently
- a child who cannot breathe, cough or cry — call 999 and follow the call handler’s instructions
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2403-0088). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Wolves Assault Rifle Toy Gun / Arrow Set presenting a risk of choking.
The risk
During the testing of two arrows, both of the suction cups detached at forces less than the specified minimum. Children may place the suction cup in or near their mouth to lick and/or moisten it so that it sticks better to the intended impact surface and if swallowed, the detached suction cup poses a potential suffocation or asphyxiation hazard to a child of any age. Also, the kinetic energy of the arrows was found to exceed the limit of 0.08 joules and the packaging does not bear the appropriate warnings. Some of the required documentation was not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
All goods were seized from the retail premises and the product has been recalled from end users.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2403-0088
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A black and yellow plastic gun set including three arrows with suction cups.
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Questions
Why has Wolves Assault Rifle Toy Gun / Arrow Set been recalled?
Wolves Assault Rifle Toy Gun / Arrow Set has been flagged because small parts can break off. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from young children now. Look for loose pieces where it was used.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
