Parents and carers in Ireland have two separate choking-risk recalls to check after notices published by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on 13 October 2026. One concerns a baby spinner sold by The Works; the other concerns an ocean-animal bath-toy set sold on SHEIN’s marketplace. The action instructions differ, so check which product is in the home before arranging a return or disposal. [1][2]

The Works: My First Baby Spinner

The first notice identifies The Works – Playworks My First Baby Spinner, barcode 5052089365995. All batches sold are included, and the colours can vary. Approximately 1,050 products are reported in the Republic of Ireland. [1]

The notice says small balls can present a choking risk. Stop using the spinner and put it beyond children’s reach. The recall allows the product to be returned to any The Works store for a full refund without a receipt. The notice lists enquiries@theworks.co.uk and 00 44 1 21 313 6050 for further information. [1]

Check the barcode rather than relying on a matching colour in a photograph. Where someone else bought the toy, send them the notice too so the purchase can be identified and the return coordinated.

SHEIN: ocean-animal bath-toy set

The second notice covers the Glow-In-The-Dark Ocean Animal Bath Toy set sold by third-party marketplace seller Shantou Enchengbao Toys Co. Ltd. Its product reference is sl25050994064617056 and the batch is 521. The notice reports approximately 26 affected products in the Republic. [2]

It identifies a protruding part on the turtle toy as the choking hazard. The instructions are to stop use immediately, discard the product and keep it away from children. For a refund request or questions, the notice directs consumers to SHEIN customer services at eurcsteam@shein.com. It does not give the same shop-return arrangement as the spinner recall. [2]

A useful check across households

A toy may be kept at a grandparent’s home, in a changing bag or among items passed on to another family. A practical check is to pair the product identifiers with the place it is now used. Do not leave an affected toy accessible while trying to find its receipt or contact the seller.

The CCPC’s general guidance says recall checks should include model and batch details, because a notice can concern only particular products or batches. It also provides a route for reporting dangerous products. [3]

These notices do not mean every spinner or ocean-themed bath toy has been recalled. Open the original notices, compare the actual item and identifiers, and follow the relevant instructions. Do not test a small part with a child or attempt to modify a recalled toy into something presumed safe.