EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic ball “Flashing Spiky Ball” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02625/25
Summary
The toy has a small part (squeaker element) that can easily detach. A child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Plastic ball
- Name / model
- Flashing Spiky Ball · 97128
- Barcode
- 8585030097128
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic ball with spikes, in different colours. The ball emits light and sound.
What is the risk?
- The toy has a small part (squeaker element) that can easily detach. A child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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