AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT RECALL

Rite Aid Mini Digital Temple Touch Thermometer

Published 9 March 2018

Product

Rite Aid mini digital temple touch thermometer Lot Number 5216, displayed on the base of the thermometer ARTG Number 171947

Why it was recalled

The battery compartment on the thermometer is not adequately secured, allowing access to the button batteries inside.

Hazard

If young children gain access to the button batteries and ingest them, they may suffer internal burn injuries, which can result in serious illness and even death or permanent injury. In addition, the batteries may 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.