Toys R Us has issued a worldwide recall on a children's toy due to fears it could pose a choking hazard.

The Bruin Wiggle Ball, also called the Giggle Ball, is sold in the UK and around the world.

It has been removed from shelves after it was found the toy's rubber knobs and plastic back can detach to create a small part that could choke a child.

A spokeswoman for Toys R Us in the UK said the recall was first announced by the toy giant in the US, but added the toy was in fact also sold in the UK.

She told Glasgow Live : "This item is now off sale and we ask customers who have bought this item to return it to a Babies R Us or Toys R Us for a full refund."

The Bruin Wiggle Ball, also called the Giggle Ball, which has been removed from sale worldwide

A notice posted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Toys R Us had received six reports of the knobs breaking off, including four reports of pieces of the product found in children's mouths.

It said consumers should immediately stop using the recalled balls, take them away from babies and return them to Babies R Us or Toys R Us for a full refund.

The blue plastic toy has distinctive green, yellow and orange knobs and carries the item number 067369 and the model number 5F6342E.

The ball wiggles, vibrates and plays three different musical tunes. It has an on/off switch and requires 3 AA batteries to operate.