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Puffer ball YO-YO Ball “Unknown” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1044/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of strangulation because it can be stretched considerably, presenting a risk of strangulation if children tie it around their necks.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Puffer ball — YO-YO Ball
- Brand
- YO-YO Ball
- Name / model
- Unknown · C391
- Batch number(s)
- 6920382123910
- Category
- Toys
- Rubber puffer balls in phosphorescent colours. Each ball has a face with eyes, a nose and a mouth, attached to an elastic strand with a loop at the end from which it can be hung. The product is sold in a cardboard box marked "Puffer Balls" and "Made in China". The packages contain an assortment of c
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of strangulation because it can be stretched considerably, presenting a risk of strangulation if children tie it around their necks.The product does not comply with 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/05/2014
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