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JO-JO puffer ball — choking & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingFireSuffocationMay 2, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of :- choking because a part of the toy can be detached and fits entirely into the small parts cylinder,- suffocation by strangulation due to the length of the elastic rope which extends to 800 mm, while the maximum permitted limit is 220 mm, - fire because the material proved to quickly ignite.The product does not comply with the Toy Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Press release has been issued — Other

Product description

Yellow coloured puffer ball, with 2 white eyes and a black line for a mouth. When squeezed a flashing light is produced from inside.

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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