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Toy slingshot — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2025-02-07

Hazard: Injuries

Toy slingshot may cause injuries

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-02-07
Model identifiers	A127XL
Category	Toys
Hazard	Injuries
Hazard description	The kinetic energy of the projectiles is too high (measured value 4350 mJ/m2) and exceeds the permitted levels. This could cause injury, in particular to the eyes.
Non-compliance	Toy Safety Directive; European standard EN 71-1
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users. Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Recall number	SR/00497/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Structural strength, tip-over stability, sharp edges.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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