Toy – Punching ball and gloves

Suffocation Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Toy – Punching ball and gloves
Alert Number1350/07
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeSuffocation
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberPICWIC reference: 1534611, Gencod: 990001534611.
Published4 January 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of suffocation due to the presence of the plastic bag containing the punching ball, which has a perimeter of 406 mm (>380 mm) around the opening and a thickness of 0.030 mm (<0.038 mm).The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer. Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Punching ball for assembly by an adult, with size 10 gloves and pump. Diameter of punching ball: 43x143Needle: 0.7x4.

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