YOYO ball
Strangulation Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/02564/23 |
| Brand | SQUISH BALL |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Romania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 27 October 2023 |
Risk Description
The toy can stretch too long. A child could swing the toy around the head and twist it around the neck, causing strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 05/09/2023
Product Description
Elastic ball with spikes filled with small balls.