Ball - Hi-Bounce-ball

Fire Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Ball - Hi-Bounce-ball
Alert Number0997/09
BrandNotabene
CategoryToys
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountryNorway
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberThere are two different sizes of this ball: 4.5 cm in diameter and 9 cm in diameter.
Published31 July 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of fire because when exposed to sunlight the balls act as a magnifying glass and can cause a fire. One accident reported.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

A heavy and compact bouncing ball in two different sizes: 6 cm and 10 cm in diameter. The balls are made of transparent rubber and are filled with liquid and various small objects, one of which flashes when the ball is bounces. The balls are sold with no packaging.

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