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Elastic ball Regio “Flash Spikes Ball” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0030/14
Summary
null The cord in stretched position is too long: the product poses a risk of strangulation because it may wrap around the children's neck.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant standard EN-71-1.
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Product
- Orange/transparent spiny ball hanging to an elastic cord. Inside the ball there is a flashing blue and red LED light which activates when the ball hits other surfaces. The product is supplied in a plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- null The cord in stretched position is too long: the product poses a risk of strangulation because it may wrap around the children's neck.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant standard EN-71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/08/2013
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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