Parents who use certain Souris teethers to soothe their young children are being advised to immediately stop.
Health Canada issued a recall of nine different Souris mini teethers and pacifier clips on Wednesday due to concerns that the product poses a choking hazard.
"The teethers and pacifier clips can break and release silicone and wooden beads, posing a choking hazard for babies and young children,” the national health agency said. "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them."
As of April 21, there has been one report of the teether breaking. No injuries were reported.
Approximately 680 units of the affected product was sold in Canada between August 2022 and April 2023, according to the company
The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada, Health Canada reminded as part of the recall. Canadians who would like to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product can do so by filling out a Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
The full list of recalled Souris mini teethers and pacifier clips can be found by clicking here.
