Listing removed online
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 21 Oct 2026
SR/02961/26
Toy slingshot removed from online marketplaces over injury risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (Toy slingshot) after it was found to pose an injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Batch of 20 plastic slingshots, with an elastic and plastic projectiles with LEDs and fins
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Injuries
The kinetic energy of the projectiles is too high. This could cause injury, in particular to the eyes.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02961/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 21 Oct 2026, 11:30 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.