Yo-Yo Water Balls

Official notice

27 Oct 2015

Last checked

27 Oct 2015

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Yo-Yo Water Balls. 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 2015-10-27.

What to do now

Consumers should cease using the product immediately, and return to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Recall number

e9b94a96-f02e-43e9-abf2-fad74112af6d

Official notice

2015-10-27

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.

How to check if you're affected

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Affected products

Product 1

Yo Yo Water ball with a stretch cord and loop at the end.

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

e9b94a96-f02e-43e9-abf2-fad74112af6d

Classification

Bath toys, Toys for babies and toddlers

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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