Wrist Ball
Strangulation Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1349/18 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | TYB061 |
| Published | 21 September 2018 |
Risk Description
The elastic cord of the ball is too long. During play it could wrap around the child's neck and cause strangulation.The product does not comply with the requirements of 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 13/08/2018
Product Description
Rubber yo-yo ball with elastic cord, to be fixed around the wrist. They are packaged in a blister pack.