AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT RECALL

Novelty jewellery – flashing necklaces and flashing rings

Published 18 March 2025

Product

Flashing necklace: plastic necklace with built in flashing lights available in different designs. Flashing ring: plastic ring with built in flashing light flashing Santa Claus ring.

Why it was recalled

This product does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The button/coin batteries may not be adequately secured and may be accessible by young children. The product does not include the required warning information.

Hazard

Risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less.

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Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.