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🧸 Product DE November 17, 2023

BestSaller — Handarmbrust Voll-Holz natur

Hand-held crossbow about 30cm long, supplied with 3 bolts, each about 20cm long, and each fitted with a suction cup. The crossbow has an elastic bowstring of a diameter of about 0.5cm, connected with a simple knot to the ends of the bow (length approximately 30cm).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
BestSaller — Handarmbrust Voll-Holz natur
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The suction cups of the bolts can easily detach. A 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): 4250115512110
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This alert was reported 924 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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12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? This is a wooden crossbow toy called BestSaller Handarmbrust Voll-Holz natur. It comes with bolts that have suction cups.

What's happening? The suction cups on the bolts can come off easily. A child might put them in their mouth and choke.

Does this affect me? This could affect children who play with this toy.

What should I do? Stop using the bolts right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.

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

First published
November 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010759

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What is this product recall alert about?
BestSaller — Handarmbrust Voll-Holz natur. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The suction cups of the bolts can easily detach. A 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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