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🧸 Product AT June 18, 2021

Benjamin Blümchen — Benjamin Blümchen Nr. 6 - Ritterbogen mit 3 Pfeilen

Set comprising: 1 issue of ‘Benjamin Blümchen’ magazine, 1 plastic bow (black and silver) with string (black) and 3 arrows (black) with suction cups (red)

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Benjamin Blümchen — Benjamin Blümchen Nr. 6 - Ritterbogen mit 3 Pfeilen
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
Some suction cups can be easily detached. If a child puts them in the mouth, the suction cups could detach and obstruct the airways.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 4198556503994
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This alert was reported 1913 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a toy bow-and-arrow set for children. It has three arrows with suction cups on the tips.

What's happening? Some suction cups can come off the arrows too easily. If a child puts one in their mouth, it could block their breathing.

Does this affect me? This toy may be sold in Austria. Check if you have this set at home.

What should I do? Stop your child from playing with it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing a safer toy.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Benjamin Blümchen
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: Some suction cups can be easily detached. If a child puts them in the mouth, the suction cups could detach and obstruct the airways. · Origin: Germany

First published
June 18, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003903

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Benjamin Blümchen — Benjamin Blümchen Nr. 6 - Ritterbogen mit 3 Pfeilen. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: Some suction cups can be easily detached. If a child puts them in the mouth, the suction cups could detach and obstruct the airways. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 18, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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