B&M recalls toy for babies amid choking hazard fears

A toy for babies has been recalled by retail giant B&M after officials found the product could cause children to choke.

Tags on the My First Ball toy can become detached, causing damage to the seams and ultimately exposing a small ball-shaped rattle inside, the Liverpool Echo reports.

B&M said it pulled the product from shelves and is recalling any already sold after it was made aware the small rattle could fit in a baby’s mouth, presenting a choking hazard.

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The Office for Product Safety and Standards said: "The product presents a risk of choking as the tags on the ball detached causing damage to the seams, giving access to the inside of the toy. Inside the toy there is a small ball shaped rattle which fits within the truncated cylinder. A young infant may put the small part into their mouth and choke.

B&M's My First Ball product has been recalled (B&M)

The standards body added that the product “does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011”.

B&M said as a precautionary measure it is calling on those who bought the product to return it.

“It has been brought to our attention that there may be a potential hazard with the above toy. As a precautionary measure we are advising that customers return this item to their local store for a full refund,” said a spokesman for the retailer.

Details of the toy:

Type: Toys – Sensory ball

Barcode : 1000034870401

Batch: 348264/1

Country of Origin: China

Product Description: Multi panelled sensory type ball, with seams between each panel. Panels different colours with animal image, £4.99 listed on box.

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