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Yoyo ball B&G “Unknown” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0578/15
Summary
null When stretched, the string is significantly longer than the maximum length authorised by the standard. The product poses a risk of strangulation because it may wrap around a child's neck. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant standard EN-71-1.
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Product
- Elastic, orange yoyo ball in the shape of a hedgehog
What is the risk?
- null When stretched, the string is significantly longer than the maximum length authorised by the standard. The product poses a risk of strangulation because it may wrap around a child's neck. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant standard EN-71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/02/2015
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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