MORE THAN 10,000 baby soothers sold in Ireland have been recalled over a choking risk to babies and young children.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a recall for the 123 Baby Essentials Orthodontic Style Soothers 2 pack following an EU-wide product safety check of baby soothers.

More than 10,200 of the product have been sold to consumers in Ireland.

The CCPC is advising consumers to stop any use of the soothers immediately.

The affected product can break into small parts that a child may put in their mouth, posing a choking hazard, the CCPC said.

The soothers, which come in blue, pink, and white, are being recalled from multiple retailers, including:

• EuroGiant
• Boyds Stores, Drogheda
• Brett Supplies
• Lklw Retails
• Guineys
• Tommy Joyce’s Superstores
• CandK Star
• Tdho Retail
• Cappagh Pharmacy
• Regional Foods
• Delgany Pharmacy
• Corduff Pharmacy Limited
• PMG Stores
• Snk Star

Upon testing the soothers, CCPC product safety experts found the soothers failed on multiple counts, the most serious being that the shield of the soother broke during impact resistance testing, creating a small part that poses a choking hazard.

The CCPC says that anyone who has the recalled soothers in their home should stop use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children and babies.

In a statement, CCPC Director of Communications Grainne Griffin warned: “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.”

Anyone with further queries about the recall can contact Gem Imports Ltd at customerservice@gem-imports.co.uk or call +35314854980.