Bows and arrows

These projectile toys are associated with many injuries to children.  Always supervise children playing with bows and arrows and warn them not to fire at or near others.

Bows and arrows are not recommended as toys. Children can suffer:

• serious injuries to their eyes and face, including blindness, if arrows are dangerously projected towards their face
• accidental cuts, piercing and stabbing if they come in contact with an arrow that has a sharp edge or joint.

There is a mandatory standard for projectile toys - see also information on these.