SOACE BALL

Small part (whistling mechanism) is easily detached from the toy. A child may put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the sound pressure level of the toy is too high (measured value: 87.4 dB). This could cause damage to hearing. In addition, the toy can stretch too long. A child could swing the toy around the head and twist it around the neck, causing strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Published: 14 July 2023
Notifying authority: Hungary
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 10/05/2023 · Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product. Date of entry into force: 10/05/2023

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01625/23
Model: 0210719J.A-711
Check-digit validated barcodes: 8920212887119

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Choking, Damage to hearing, Strangulation
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Soft plastic balls with a diameter of 75 mm and with colourful motifs. The balls have soft protrusions and a flexible elastic cord. The balls contain a whistling and flashing mechanism inside.