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Strangulation Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Unknown
Alert NumberA12/0247/14
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeStrangulation
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberItem code: GQ00554
Published14 February 2014

Risk Description

null The product poses a risk of strangulation because the length of the ball's cord is too long and very elastic. The yo-yo ball may wrap around the neck of the child during play, posing a strangulation hazard. The product does not comply with 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 17/12/2013

Product Description

A solid rubber ball (approx 4 cm) with a 38 cm long rubber fibre, which can be fixed with Velcro strips to the user's finger.The product is packed in a foil bag.

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