AN urgent warning has been issued to Irish parents as a children’s toy sold on TEMU was recalled over choking fears.
The affected teddy toy was sold to shoppers through the online platform.
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The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issued the recall due to safety concerns.
The soft cuddly toy features eyes that can easily detach.
And these parts can be put into the mouth of a child which could lead to them choking.
A spokesperson for the CCPC said: “The risk reported to CCPC is choking. The eyes of the toy can easily detach, generating small parts.
“A small child could put them in the mouth and choke on it.”
The batch number is 289672741 while the bar code is 9778476479.
The brand of the toy being sold is unknown.
The CCPC said customers should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach from children.
They can also return it to Temu for a full refund.
The CCPC spokesperson added: “Customers should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.
“Temu has contacted affected consumers regarding this recall on behalf of the seller, and reimbursements have been issued to those impacted.”
There are approximately 44 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
It comes after a popular rugby headguard was recalled for failing health and safety requirements.
Customers are being urged to stop using the product immediately.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issued the recall due to safety concerns.
REGULATIONS
The Hedkayse Rugby Headguard has been recalled due to non-compliance with the essential health and safety requirements of the PPE Regulations.
It is understood there are approximately 3 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
The brand is Hedkayse and the model is R1 Youth/Adult.
The CCPC said: “Hedkayse Limited are carrying out a recall of Hedkayse Rugby Headguard.
“The product has been recalled due to failure to demonstrate conformity assessment, invalid CE marking affixed and non-compliance with the essential health and safety requirements of the PPE Regulations.
“The brand is Hedkayse. The model is R1 Youth/Adult.”
They continued: “Customers should stop using the product immediately.
“Hedkayse asks customers to contact them at info@hedkayse.com to discuss a product recall/replacement service.”
