YOYO Minge luminoasă
YOYO Minge luminoasă was recalled on 27 October 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/02555/23. Strangulation risk reported by Romania. The toy can stretch too long.
| Alert Number | A12/02555/23 |
| Brand | Puffer 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
Luminous elastic ball with spikes, a string and protruding eyes.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to YOYO Minge luminoasă.
About this risk
This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Remove the product from the child's environment immediately. Cut any cords or strings if they cannot be safely removed. Never leave children unsupervised with products that have loose cords.
Who is at risk?
Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.