[Recalled] Exploding pen — This toy poses a serious risk of :- injuries and damage to sight caused by debr… | EU Safety Gate 2007-07-27

A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) notice, the identified hazard is: This toy poses a serious risk of :- injuries and damage to sight caused by debris from the percussion cap;- damage to hearing due to excessive sound pressure. One accident reported: a 9 year old boy opened the pen, the resultant explosion caused blast injuries and abrasions to eyes. Possible long term damage. The toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

This recall concerns Toys products and was recorded by EU Safety Gate (RAPEX). Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).

Read the full official notice →

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This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.