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🧸 Product SK March 27, 2015

Thomas&Friends (THE PRODUCT IS COUNTERFEIT) — Thomas Soft Bullet Gun

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Thomas&Friends (THE PRODUCT IS COUNTERFEIT) — Thomas Soft Bullet Gun
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys

Hazard: The suction cups can easily detach from the projectiles. If a child puts them in the mouth, these can obstruct the airways. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevan

Origin
People's Republic of China
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What is this? A fake Thomas & Friends toy gun that shoots soft bullets. The bullets have suction cups that may come off.

What's happening? The suction cups can break off and block a child’s throat if they put them in their mouth.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy in Slovakia, it could harm young children.

What should I do? Stop using it right away and ask a pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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 can easily detach from the projectiles. If a child puts them in the mouth, these can obstruct the airways. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevan · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 27, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/156365

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Thomas&Friends (THE PRODUCT IS COUNTERFEIT) — Thomas Soft Bullet Gun. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The suction cups can easily detach from the projectiles. If a child puts them in the mouth, these can obstruct the airways. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 27, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
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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