Bell Shaker: Urgent warning for parents ahead of Christmas as popular toy is recalled over safety concerns

Australian parents are being urged to check their baby's room after an emergency recall was issued because wooden toys could pose a choking risk.

Product Safety Australia warned that Romper & Co's Bell Shaker toy contains a bell that could become loose.

“The wooden frame could break, causing the bell inside to come loose,” it warned.

Romper & Co's Bell Shaker toy (pictured) has been urgently recalled due to a choking hazard

'There is a risk of suffocation, suffocation or death to young children if they put the detached parts in their mouths.

The consumer watchdog urged consumers to immediately stop using the toy and keep it out of the reach of children.

The toys in question do not meet mandatory standards for toys for children up to 36 months, the warning said.

The wooden toys were sold online and at various retailers across Australia from December 27, 2020 to November 2, 2023.

Customers can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information, customers can visit Product Safety Australia.