Regio Flash Spikes Ball elastic ball — strangulation risk
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Hazard
The cord in stretched position is too long: the product poses a risk of strangulation because it may wrap around the children's neck.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant standard EN-71-1.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (26/08/2013)
Product description
Orange/transparent spiny ball hanging to an elastic cord. Inside the ball there is a flashing blue and red LED light which activates when the ball hits other surfaces. The product is supplied in a plastic bag.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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