Smyths Toys have issued an urgent recall for a toy presenting a "toxic" chemical risk.
The notice was posted by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) concerning the Smyths Toys own brand jumping ball.
"Smyths Toys HQ UC is carrying out a recall of its own brand Jumping Ball," the announcement stated.
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It stressed that the product presents a chemical risk as the maximum permitted concentration of the plasticiper DIBP, an additive used to keep plastics soft or flexible, is "significantly exceeded."
"DIBP may harm children’s health, as it may have effects toxic to reproduction," the notice adds.
The CCPC has warned that a total of 5,000 products in the Republic of Ireland have been affected, with the batch number found underneath the hard plastic board or alternatively, on the packaging.
The type/number of model is 124625. The bar code is 5390946046107 or 2400018526222. The batch numbers affected in the Republic of Ireland are 202009, 202109, 202110, 202112, 202204, 202205, 202207, 202209.
A final warning on the notice by the CCPC says it is imperative that customer should stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children.
"Please return your product to your local Smyths Toys Superstores for a full refund. You can find your nearest store using the Store Finder," it concludes.
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