Yoyo toy – JO JO Mesh Squish Ball
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
The JO JO Mesh Squish Ball, a 4 cm diameter toy made of softened PVC and wrapped in black netting, has been recalled due to serious safety hazards. The toy features an elastic string with a loop (approximately 12 cm long including the loop) that can extend to 120-600 mm depending on how it is used, creating a risk of strangulation and suffocation if the string becomes wrapped 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 does not comply with the Toys Directive and European standard EN 71-1.
The importer has voluntarily stopped importing the product and withdrawn it from the market. The affected product is identified by EAN 8586666007512 and is typically sold in boxes of 24 units with packaging labeled in English that advertises it as a "Morph ball." The recall was notified by Slovakia. The source does not specify what actions affected consumers should take.
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 120-600 mm depending on the way of its use. It poses a serious risk of strangulation due to possible entwining of the string 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. 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 mesh squish ball is packed at 24 pieces in the box. The ball is made from softened PVC in diameter of 4 cm in various colours. The ball is wrapped in a black net. The top is equipped with an elastic string with a loop for an entrapment by the finger. The length of the string including the loop is about 12 cm. Each ball is packed in a transparent plastic bag with affixed label containing data on origin, name of importer, CE marking, an unsuitable pictograph (graphics, size and colour), age limit and warnings. The box contains data about the product with a picture of two balls and titles in English language “Morph ball! Squishy stuff! Changeable colour! Squeeze it! An unpleasant smell of the toy is of chemical origin." Model: EAN 8586666007512 Notifying country: Slovakia
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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