Yo-Yo Animal Puffer Balls
Published 25 August 2017
Product
4 Yo-Yo animal puffer balls comprising of rabbit, duck, fish and elephant shapes
Why it was recalled
The product does not comply with the mandatory safety standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age (Consumer Protection Notice No. 14 of 2003, as amended by Consumer Protection Notice No. 1 of 2005). The squeaker can detach and become a choking hazard. The product also has an elastic cord capable of extending at least 500mm in length. These types of products are banned under Consumer Protection Notice 20 of 2011 - Permanent ban on yo-yo water balls.
Hazard
Small parts if detached from the product pose a potential choking hazard to children under the age of 36 months. The elastic cord can stretch to over 500mm in length and may wind around a child's neck and cause choking.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.