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Yo-Yo Octopus Ball

Official notice

15 Nov 2011

Last checked

15 Nov 2011

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Yo-Yo Octopus Ball. The cord can stretch to over one metre in length and may wind around a child’s neck, especially if swung around the head, and cause choking. The highly elastic and ‘sticky’ nature of the cord can constrict breathing if wound tightly. Published 2011-11-15.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Alternatively, contact Malmar Enterprises by phoning 07 5527 8866 or emailing them at sales@malmar.com.au

Recall number

7a607f66-12c8-47eb-9550-1766fb04c667

Official notice

2011-11-15

The hazard

The cord can stretch to over one metre in length and may wind around a child’s neck, especially if swung around the head, and cause choking. The highly elastic and ‘sticky’ nature of the cord can constrict breathing if wound tightly.

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Models

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Affected products

Product 1

PVC flashing yo-yo "octopus ball"

Risk / hazard

The cord can stretch to over one metre in length and may wind around a child’s neck, especially if swung around the head, and cause choking. The highly elastic and ‘sticky’ nature of the cord can constrict breathing if wound tightly.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

KIDS

Classification

Bath toys, Toys for babies and toddlers

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

7a607f66-12c8-47eb-9550-1766fb04c667

Classification

Bath toys, Toys for babies and toddlers

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

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