AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT RECALL

Promotional Emergency Hammer Torch

Published 25 August 2022

Product

Free promotional Emergency Hammer Torch CG -18023 The torches were distributed at the Rockhampton Regional Council Disaster Management stall at the Rockhampton Show between 8 and 10 June 2022 The product contains one button battery

Why it was recalled

The product does not comply with the mandatory safety standard for products containing button/coin batteries. The battery compartment is not adequately secured and the button battery in the product may be easily accessible. 

Hazard

If young children gain access to button batteries and ingest them, they are likely to suffer severe internal burn injuries, which can result in serious injury or death. Button batteries also pose a choking hazard to young children. 

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