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Yo-Yo ball Somi Milena — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1070/18
Summary
The cord attached to the ball is too long. The cord could wrap around a child's 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
Yo-Yo ball — Somi Milena
- Brand
- Somi Milena
- Name / model
- Ref 6200, 6201 and 6202
- Batch number(s)
- 8410213636200, 8410210626201 and 8410213926202
- Category
- Toys
- Rubber balls with a cord (yo-yo balls).
What is the risk?
- The cord attached to the ball is too long. The cord could wrap around a child's 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 02/03/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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