Over 10,000 baby soothers sold in Ireland have been recalled due to a risk of choking to babies and small children, the consumer watchdog said.
People are being advised to stop using the 123 Baby Essentials Orthodontic Style Soothers 2pk product immediately as it can break into small parts that a child could put in their mouth and risk choking.
The soothers come in the colours blue, pink, and white and are being recalled from various retailers and pharmacies across Ireland, including EuroGiant.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said that when their product safety experts tested the soothers, they failed on multiple counts, the most serious being that the shield of the soother broke during impact resistance testing, creating a small part.
The recall was issued after an EU-wide product safety check of the soothers.
CCPC director of communications Grainne Griffin said: “There are approximately 10,200 affected soothers in Ireland that could, in the mouths of babies or small children, break into small pieces, get lodged in their throats and cause them serious harm or even death.
“Consumers should stop using this product immediately and keep them out of reach of children.
“If you’re in any doubt about the soother your baby or young child has, take it away from them and compare to the picture on ccpc.ie or on our social media channels.
“If you have the packaging, check the trade name, product code and batch number.
“If you discover the soother is one of those recalled, stop using it immediately.“Consumers should dispose of the product or return it to the store where they bought it.”