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🧸 Product DE November 17, 2023

BestSaller — Armbrust groß Vollholz natur, geölt

Hand-held crossbow about 57cm long, supplied with 3 bolts, about 26cm long, each fitted with a suction cup. The crossbow has an elastic bowstring of about 0.5cm of diameter, connected with a simple knot to the ends of the bow (length about 47cm).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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BestSaller — Armbrust groß Vollholz natur, geölt
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The suction cups of the bolts can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 4250115512165
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1031 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.
📈 Timeline
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a wooden crossbow toy called BestSaller Armbrust. It has suction cups on the bolts that can come off.

What's happening? The suction cups may detach easily. A small child could swallow them and choke.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy and small children, they could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before giving it to children.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
BestSaller
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The suction cups of the bolts can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. · Origin: Germany

First published
November 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010758

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BestSaller — Armbrust groß Vollholz natur, geölt. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The suction cups of the bolts can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 17, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ 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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