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🧸 Product CY September 15, 2017

HTI — Hot Shots

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
HTI — Hot Shots
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys

Hazard: The suction cups of the arrows can be detached. If a child puts a dart in the mouth, the suction cup could detach leaving the airways obstructed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Dir

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3286 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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120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? These are small toy arrows with suction cups. They are meant for children to play with.

What's happening? The suction cup can come off the arrow. If a child puts the arrow in their mouth, the suction cup could block their throat.

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

What should I do? Stop using the arrows right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing a safer toy.

🤖 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The suction cups of the arrows can be detached. If a child puts a dart in the mouth, the suction cup could detach leaving the airways obstructed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Dir · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 15, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/277293

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What is this product recall alert about?
HTI — Hot Shots. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The suction cups of the arrows can be detached. If a child puts a dart in the mouth, the suction cup could detach leaving the airways obstructed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Sa...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 15, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Cyprus.
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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