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X-BD FLASHING BALLS plastic balls — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingApr 22, 2016
Photo from the official notice: X-BD FLASHING BALLS plastic balls — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: X-BD FLASHING BALLS plastic balls — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: X-BD FLASHING BALLS plastic balls — choking risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The toys contain small parts (the squeaking mechanism) that are easily removable. A small child might put them in the mouth and choke on them.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other (04/04/2016)

Product description

Flashing spiky ball made of flexible, coloured plastic. The toy contains batteries, LED lights and a squeaking mechanism and can emit sounds. The packaging is a cardboard box containing 12 units and bearing information on the importer.

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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