05-05-2025
‘Stop use immediately' warning for Irish parents as 2 kids toys urgently recalled amid ‘choking & reproductive' fears
AN URGENT warning has been issued for Irish parents over two popular products that were recalled due to "choking and chemical' fears.
Temu and Wish are carrying out a
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The Interactive luminous snail toy comes with choking, burn and chemical hazards
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Luminous Wristband contains high levels of phthalates, which can harm children's health
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The
issued the recalls for the Interactive Luminous Snail Toy after discovering the product came with chemical, burn and choking hazards.
The affected product has small parts which can easily detach, including the battery compartment can also be easily opened, leaving the button batteries accessible.
This comes with a risk that a child may put the small parts and batteries in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damage to the child's gastrointestinal tract and lead to choking.
In addition, the toy may overheat and cause burns.
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The model number is RS-9024 C. The Unique Product identifier is 601099525829049.
There are approximately 79 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
Customers are urged to discontinue use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.
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However, if they have not received a refund or have further questions or concerns about this product, they are encouraged to contact Temu's Dedicated Customer Service team on their website.
The CCPC also issued a recall alert for Children's Light-Up Wristwatch after discovering that it comes with chemical and choking hazards.
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The affected product's battery compartment can be easily opened, making the button batteries accessible.
HIGH LEVELS OF CHEMICALS
This comes with a risk that a child might swallow them, causing choking or gastrointestinal damage.
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The plastic material of the product contains high levels of phthalates, which can harm children's health, potentially affecting their reproductive system.
The type/number of models are J04-04, 181694 and 11JJ301370.
The unique identifier is: 62554a2eccc05f968a8bcf12.
There is 1 affected product in the Republic of Ireland.
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Customers are asked to stop use immediately and discard the product.
They are encouraged to contact
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The CCPC has issued an urgent recall alert for two popular kids' toys
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