Yoyo toy – JO JO puffer ball
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The JO JO puffer ball toy poses serious safety risks to children. The toy features an elastic string that can extend up to 105-700 millimeters depending on how it is used, creating a strangulation hazard if the string wraps around a child's neck. Additionally, the toy contains volatile chemical substances including toluene, a-pinane, and ethyl benzene, which are harmful and irritating and may affect the central nervous system. The toy's markings are also insufficient in size and visibility, and the product does not comply with the Toys Directive or the European standard EN 71-1.
The JO JO puffer ball toy, sold in boxes containing 24 pieces (though labeled as containing 12 pieces), is a 4-centimeter diameter soft PVC ball with a 10.5-centimeter elastic string attached. The toy has been subject to a voluntary stop of import and withdrawal from the market by the importer. The source does not specify what action affected consumers should take regarding this product.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
This toy poses:- a serious risk of suffocation by strangulation because the string can be prolonged up to 105-700 mm depending on the way of its use. So the toy represents a serious risk of strangulation by wrapping around the neck of a child;- a chemical risk because it contains volatile chemical substances, including toluene, a- pinane, and ethyl benzene. These substances are harmful and irritating with a possible effect on the central nervous system. In addition, the marking of the toy is not sufficient as concerns its size and visibility. This toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of import and withdrawal from the market by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown
The toy Jo Jo puffer balls are packed at 24 pieces in the box, however, according to the text on the box, the latter should contain 12 pieces. The ball is made from softened PVC in diameter of 4 cm in various colours with painted eyes, nose and mouth. The top is equipped with an elastic string of 10,5 cm length including a loop for an entrapment by the finger. It is flashing inside upon a hit. The card with marking and warnings is affixed to the string. Model: EAN 8586666007499 Notifying country: Slovakia
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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