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Flashing Swing Ball Baker Ross “Fun Toys Flashing Swing Balls” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01345/20
Summary
Given the design and the material of the toy, a child could swing the toy around the head and twist it around the neck, causing strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1
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Product
Flashing Swing Ball — Baker Ross
- Brand
- Baker Ross
- Name / model
- Fun Toys Flashing Swing Balls · EF453
- Barcode
- 5051174046573
- Category
- Toys
- Soft squishy light up balls
What is the risk?
- Given the design and the material of the toy, a child could swing the toy around the head and twist it around the neck, causing strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/07/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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