Critter Puffs
Published 22 December 2021
Product
A toy with an elasticised cord with a loop on one end to wear around the finger, and a soft spikey ball with 4 different printed faces.
Why it was recalled
The product has an elastic cord capable of extending at least 600mm in length. These types of products are banned under the permanent ban for yo-yo water balls and similar products.
Hazard
The cord can stretch and may wind around a child’s neck, especially if swung around the head, and pose a risk of strangulation.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.