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Yo-Yo ball Chichao — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1074/18
Summary
The elastic cord of the balls are too long. It could wrap around a child's neck and cause 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
- Balls with an elastic cord, one in the shape of a football and the other with a light inside. Supplied in transparent plastic bags.
What is the risk?
- The elastic cord of the balls are too long. It could wrap around a child's neck and cause 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 11/05/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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