Recall for popular baby toy over choking hazard

A potential choking hazard has triggered the recall of a baby toy sold at Target stores.

The Early Learning Centre (ELC) Little Senses Lights & Sounds Shape Sorter toy was the subject of a recall by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Aimed a children aged from six to 36 months of age, it is sold online or in-store at Target.

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The toy has a defect that may result in part of the toy, a red sorting cube with a clear top, breaking, the ACCC said.

The ball could present as a choking hazard for young children with the risk of severe injury or death.

The consumer watchdog urged customers to immediately remove and dispose of the red cube from the toy.

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Shoppers who have bought the product from Target should contact the company to request a replacement cube, which will be free of charge.

Orders for the replacement cube should be emailed to Target.