Warning: Health Canada is warning Canadians about a strangulation hazard from yo-yo balls

A media release from Health Canada which pertains to the dangers associated with this toy. "The toy presents a strangulation hazard due to the highly stretchable plastic cord which, when swung overhead, stretches to a great length because of the weight of the ball at its end. When the ball is swung overhead, as children like to do, the stretched cord can become wrapped around a child's neck, and, as the cord recoils, it tightens. The resulting tight wrap and the sticky quality of the plastic cord make it very difficult to remove. This may lead to injury or strangulation of the child...Health Canada advises Canadians to avoid purchasing the yo-yo ball toy and to safely discard any that have already been purchased."