CCPC says products cause serious risks for babies and small children
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has called on the public to alert it if it sees the products selling anywhere. Photograph: iStockRetailers and distributors still selling teething jewellery that can choke or strangle infants have been told to withdraw the products immediately by Ireland’s consumer watchdog.
“These products pose serious risks to babies and small children, including risks of strangulation and choking,” it said as it announced it had stopped multiple businesses selling amber bracelets and called on the public to alert it if it sees the bracelets selling anywhere.
“While teething can be a distressing and often exhausting time for parents and children alike, this dangerous jewellery is not a remedy, it’s a risk,” said the CCPC’s director of communications, Gráinne Griffin. “Amber teething jewellery can come apart in a baby’s mouth causing the baby to choke or to swallow the beads. Also, as with any cords around a baby or child’s neck, there is a risk of strangulation.
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