Promotional LED glow stick torch
Published 22 December 2023
Product
Promotional LED glow stick torch in red, blue, and green colours with ‘MARKET SQUARE’ printed on the torch. Included in a promotional bag as part of Santa photos giveaway at the Geelong Market Square Shopping Centre. Each torch contains 3 button batteries (LR41).
Why it was recalled
The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The button/coin batteries are not adequately secured and are accessible to young children. The product does not include the required warning information.
Hazard
There is a risk of choking or serious injury if young children gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. An incident has occurred where a child pulled the torch apart making the button batteries accessible.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.