Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 5 Nov 2026
SR/03167/26
Oakes Leisure Limited bow toy set stopped at the EU border over choking risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Oakes Leisure Limited bow toy set) after it was found to pose a choking risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- A bow and arrow toy with ‘plunger’ darts.
- Brand
- Oakes Leisure Limited
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 202601581A70 TCY063667
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The suction cups fitted to the arrows can detach during use, creating small parts. If swallowed these could obstruct a child’s airway and cause choking.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/03167/26
View official notice ↗
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