A children’s toy sold at a major retail store has been recalled by Australia’s consumer regulator over safety fears.
The recall alert, issued by Product Safety Australia, concerns the squeeze hand yo-yo ball toy sold at Toymate.
It was sold between September 1, 2021 and October 31, 2023 in stores in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and WA.
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The toy, which features a silicone hand shaped yo-yo ball with an elastic/silicone cord attached, has been banned from supply in Australia due to its risk to health and safety.
The Toymate yo-yo ball toy has a silicone/elastic cord which extends further than 500mm, which the ACCC said could stretch or wind around a child’s neck, “especially if swung around the head”.
“There is a risk of death or serious injury from strangulation,” it said.
Consumers have been urged by the national regulator to “stop using the toy immediately” and to cut the cord off.
The toy can be returned to its place of purchase for a pull refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Toymate on customerservice@toymate.com.au or call 1300 869 628.