Product description

A soft rubber ball filled with liquid that has a cord made of the same rubber material that extends and retracts like a yo-yo

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

The product is subject to a permanent ban on Yo-Yo Water Balls and similar products. The product has an elastic cord capable of extending to 500mm in length.

The hazards to consumers

The cord can stretch to over one metre in length and may wind around a child’s neck, especially if swung around the head, and cause choking. The highly elastic and ‘sticky’ nature of the cord can constrict breathing if wound tightly.

What consumers should do

Cease using the product immediately. Return the product to Zapatin Import Pty Ltd for a full refund.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Zapatin Import Pty Ltd

Who sold the product

Zapatin Import Pty Ltd

Identifying product features

1. Green caterpillar-shaped spiky yo-yo water ball 2. Small round spiky yo-yo water ball 3. Green man-shaped spiky yo-yo water ball

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

1. Green caterpillar-shaped spiky yo-yo water ball
2. Small round spiky yo-yo water ball
3. Green man-shaped spiky yo-yo water ball

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2013/13779 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact Consumer Affairs Victoria if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.