Parents are urged to stop using recalled baby toys sold across Irish retailers due to choking hazards and chemical risk
The Koala breathing plush toy(Image: CCPC)
Several baby products available in Ireland have been withdrawn from sale over choking hazards and chemical concerns.
Shoppers are being urged to immediately stop using each item and ensure they’re kept away from children. The Works Stores Limited is conducting a recall of My First Baby Spinner.
According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC): “The product presents a risk of choking. The product contains small parts (small balls). A child may put the small parts in their mouth and choke.
“The brand is The Works – Playworks. The barcode is 5052089365995. All batches sold are affected. Colours may vary.”, reports RSVP Live.
“There are approximately 1,050 products in the Republic of Ireland.”
Anyone who owns this item should cease using it straight away and store it beyond children’s reach.
The product can be taken back to any Works store for a complete refund, with no receipt required.
My First Baby Spinner(Image: CCPC)
For further details about this recall, shoppers can email The Works at enquiries@theworks. co.
uk or ring 00 44 1 21 313 6050.
Additionally, SHEIN is withdrawing two children’s items from sale.
The Glow-In-The-Dark Ocean Animal Bath Toy set, available through the SHEIN marketplace from third-party seller Shantou Enchengbao Toys Co. Ltd, “presents a risk of choking”.
The CCPC states: “The turtle toy included in the product contains a protruding part. A small child could put the small part in their mouth and choke.
“The product reference number is sl25050994064617056. The batch number is 521.
“There are approximately 26 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
“If you purchased one of these products, please stop use immediately, discard the product, and keep it out of the reach of children.”
Glow-In-The-Dark Ocean Animal Bath Toy set
The Koala breathing plush toy, which is also available through the SHEIN marketplace, has now been recalled.
A statement reveals: “The risk reported to the CCPC is a chemical risk.
“An elevated amount of lead has been found within the product exceeding the established limit values, which poses a health risk upon skin contact or ingestion.
“The batch number FT889Y. The barcode is PB2601290162024. The unique identifier is sh2408136169517194.
“There are approximately 64 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
“If you purchased one of these products, please stop use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Dispose of it sustainably in accordance with local electrical waste (WEEE) guidance.”
Should you wish to get in touch with SHEIN regarding a refund or if you have any worries or queries about these products, you can reach SHEIN customer services via email at eurcsteam@shein. com.
The Koala breathing plush toy(Image: CCPC)
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