TIGER issues urgent recall on crayon product due to potential choking hazard

Flying Tiger stores are recalling one of their products due to safety concerns.

The store which is very popular with parents and children for its quirky toys and craft supplies has called a voluntary recall of its 'Soft Crayon' product over safety concerns that the crayon caps may pose a potential risk to young children.

Flying Tiger is carrying out a voluntary recall of its Soft Crayons product. The safety concern is that the crayon caps may pose a potential choking hazard to young children. @CCPCIreland : https://t.co/Dj8ecLEvv8

Know what to do if your child is choking https://t.co/YqD0nfNxiM pic.twitter.com/UdXXNy2HlX — Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 18, 2018

The product item which was on sale in stores from April 1 to May 16, 2018 is referred to as product number 3005741. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission;

"The safety concern is that the crayon caps may pose a potential choking hazard to young children."

Those who have purchased the products are encouraged to return them to one of the Flying Tiger stores where they will receive a full refund.