YO YO WATER BALL AND YO YO SQUEEZE
TOY
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Price: $1.29
Manufacturer or Distributor:
Ja-Ru, Jacksonville, FL 32297 and
Imperial Toy Corporation, Los Angeles, CA 90021 Purchased: K-B Toys
Age Recommendation:
"AGE 4+" (Squeeze Toy) "For Ages 8+ Years" (Water Ball) Warnings: "USE ONLY AS INSTRUCTED FOR FUN
& SAFE PLAY. MISUSE OF THIS PRODUCT CAN LEAD TO EYE, FACE OR
BODILY INJURY", and other cautions on Squeeze Toy package.
HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR STRANGULATION INJURIES!
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| W.A.T.C.H. OUT! These
popular versions of traditional "Yo Yos" are sold in many
bright colors, with long, stretchy rubber cords that have been the
subject of numerous safety concerns this past year. The cords -- some
marketed as "super stretchy... with bounce-back action!"
and others sold for "fast action finger fun!" -- can wrap
around a child's neck, with the potential to restrict or even cut
off circulation. Such concerns have led to bans of this product in
some foreign countries, as well as warnings issued by officials in
some states. However, despite recent numerous reports of incidents
in which the cord wrapped around children's necks, the CPSC has refused
to issue a recall. In a press release, the Government advised that
"parents who are concerned about this risk could, in addition
to closely supervising the use of this toy, cut the cord off the toy...
or take the toy away". |
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