Electronic kitchen scale
Published 14 December 2023
Product
Kitchen scale with digital display and button battery operated. Maximum capacity of 5kg measured in 1g increments.
Why it was recalled
The digital kitchen scale does not comply with the the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The button/coin battery is not adequately secured, and the button/coin battery is accessible. The product does not include the required warning information.
Hazard
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries. This can occur within 2 hours of swallowing or placing them into their bodies. Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.