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EU Safety GateRecalled 2015-09-25serious risk

Role-play accessory (McFarlane Toys, Ubisoft)

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Role-play accessory

  • Brand McFarlane Toys, Ubisoft

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

This recall involves the Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Pirate Hidden Blade and Gauntlet, a role-play accessory manufactured by McFarlane Toys and Ubisoft. The product is a spring-activated retractable blade designed to be worn on the inner forearm with straps and includes a plastic gauntlet and skull buckle. The recall was initiated due to safety defects: the trigger can be activated too easily and the safety catch is inadequate, creating a risk that the blade could be released unintentionally and cause injury. One accident has been reported related to this hazard.

The recall was entered into effect on August 14, 2015. The source document does not specify what action affected consumers should take in response to this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

null The trigger can be activated too easily and the safety catch is inadequate. Both defects could cause the blade to be released unintentionally with a risk of injuries. One accident reported.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): -Date of entry into force: 14/08/2015

Details from the source

Role-play accessory consisting of a spring-activated, retractable, 'pop out' blade designed to be secured to the inner forearm with straps, a plastic sleeve/gauntlet and a plastic skull buckle. The trigger for the blade and the safety lock are at the opposite end of the blade casing to the blade tip Name: Assassin's Creed - Pirate Hidden Blade and Gauntlet Model: Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Notifying country: United Kingdom

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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