Teething rings recalled over fears they could become lodged in a baby's throat
Parents and grandparents have been warned against giving babies these wooden teething rings after fears the parts could cause them to choke.
The teething toys – with wooden shapes of a fox, heart, cloud, and a beaded ring attached – have been deemed unsafe by the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC).
The consumer watchdog is now recalling the rings, warning wooden shapes attached to the Our Little Helpers rusks were smaller than the permitted dimensions.
They fail to meet the Australian safety requirements for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age.
“The wooden shapes may get lodged in an infant's throat and pose a choking or suffocation hazard,” the ACCC warned.
The teething rings have been available for sale from the e-commerce site Our Little Helpers from August 25 last year to June 4.
Consumers should immediately stop children using the teething toy and dispose of them.
Buyers can contact Our Little Helpers online, or through the Etsy store in which the purchase was made, for a full refund.
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