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🧸 Product PL AT LV February 24, 2023

Sambro — Bowling set

Bowling set with 6 cones and 1 ball made of coloured plastic.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Sambro — Bowling set
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Cuts
Category
Toys
Hazard
The ball surface and bottoms of the cones have rough edges which can cause cuts to a user.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Warning consumers of the risks
Barcode (GTIN): 5056219074221 5056219074238 5056219074306 5056219074313
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1189 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 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 children’s bowling set made by Sambro. The balls and cones have sharp edges that can cut skin.

What's happening? The edges on the balls and cones are rough. They can cause cuts when children play.

Does this affect me? If you have this set in Poland, Austria, or Latvia, your child could get hurt.

What should I do? Stop using the set and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Sambro
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Cuts · Category: Toys · Hazard: The ball surface and bottoms of the cones have rough edges which can cause cuts to a user. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 24, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007952

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Sambro — Bowling set. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Cuts · Category: Toys · Hazard: The ball surface and bottoms of the cones have rough edges which can cause cuts to a user. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 24, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Austria, and Latvia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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