EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Puffer ball “SOACE BALL” — risk: choking, damage to hearing, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01625/23
Summary
Small part (whistling mechanism) is easily detached from the toy. A child may put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the sound pressure level of the toy is too high (measured value: 87.4 dB). This could cause damage to hearing. In addition, the toy can stretch too long. 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…
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Product
Puffer ball
- Name / model
- SOACE BALL · 0210719J.A-711
- Barcode
- 8920212887119
- Category
- Toys
- Soft plastic balls with a diameter of 75 mm and with colourful motifs. The balls have soft protrusions and a flexible elastic cord. The balls contain a whistling and flashing mechanism inside.
What is the risk?
- Small part (whistling mechanism) is easily detached from the toy. A child may put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the sound pressure level of the toy is too high (measured value: 87.4 dB). This could cause damage to hearing. In addition, the toy can stretch too long. 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 10/05/2023
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 10/05/2023
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