Smyths Toys have urgently recalled a children's toy after it became apparent it was "toxic". The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) issued an alert on their website this week. They have warned parents of the danger and urged them to return the item for a full refund. Read more: St Patrick's Day: Met Eireann confirm weather conditions for Ireland as temperatures set to rise In a statement on their website, the CCPC wrote: "Smyths Toys HQ UC is carrying out a recall of its own brand Jumping Ball. "The product presents a chemical risk as the maximum permitted concentration of the plasticiser DIBP is significantly exceeded.

DIBP may harm children’s health, as it may have effects toxic to reproduction. "The brand is Smyths Toys. The type/number of model is 124625. The bar code is 5390946046107 or 2400018526222. The batch numbers affected in the Republic of Ireland are 202009, 202109, 202110, 202112, 202204, 202205, 202207, 202209.

"The batch number can be found underneath the hard plastic board, or on the packaging. There are approximately 5,000 affected products in the Republic of Ireland ." They also shared advice for anyone who has bought it, urging them: "Customers should stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of children . Please return your product to your local Smyths Toys Superstores for a full refund. You can find your nearest store using the Store Finder .

" DIBP is a phthalate and an additive used to keep plastics soft or more flexible (plasticiser), often in combination with other phthalates. DIBP is used in nitro cellulose plastic, nail polish, explosive material, lacquer manufacturing, etc.