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Balls with elastic cord (Yo-Yo balls) BEACH WORLD “Bounce Ball” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0898/18
Summary
The balls have an elastic cord that is longer than the maximum permitted length. If a child wraps the cord around the neck, there is a risk of strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard, EN 71-1.
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Product
Balls with elastic cord (Yo-Yo balls) — BEACH WORLD
- Brand
- BEACH WORLD
- Name / model
- Bounce Ball · Ref. 87465, 87464, 87467 and 87462.
- Batch number(s)
- 8867938874651, 8867938874644, 8867938874675 and 8867938874620
- Category
- Toys
- Rubber bouncing balls provided with an elastic cord, with which they are tied around the finger and used as a yo-yo.
What is the risk?
- The balls have an elastic cord that is longer than the maximum permitted length. If a child wraps the cord around the neck, there is a risk of strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard, EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 03/05/2018
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