Bounce Ball
Strangulation Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0898/18 |
| Brand | BEACH WORLD |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Ref. 87465, 87464, 87467 and 87462. |
| Published | 6 July 2018 |
Risk Description
The balls have an elastic cord that is longer than the maximum permitted length. If a child wraps the cord around the neck, there is a risk of strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or 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 borderDate of entry into force: 03/05/2018
Product Description
Rubber bouncing balls provided with an elastic cord, with which they are tied around the finger and used as a yo-yo.