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Baby toy pulled off shelves over choking fears

A baby toy sold across Kmart and Target stores nationally has been pulled off the shelves over fears of choking.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recalled the Anko Soft Activity Ball, which is a multicoloured soft play ball with rattles on two sides.The ACCC has warned that the product should be kept away from children due to the risks of "serious injury or death from choking".

Baby toy pulled off shelves over choking fears

Anko Soft Activity Ball, which is a multicoloured soft play ball with rattles on two sides. (Nine)"The affected batch of products may not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age," the recall said."The plastic dome containing the small balls can separate from the product creating small parts.""There is a risk of serious injury or death from choking if young children put the small balls in their mouth."Customers are advised to "stop using the product immediately" and keep it out of reach of children.The product was sold from August 3 to October 18 at Kmart and Target stores.The Australian Product Number is 9341110379350.Customers should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.

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