Sensory glow tube toy
Published 21 December 2023
Product
Promotional light-up sensory glow tubes in multiple colours. Distributed at Santa photos sets in the following shopping centres in QLD: The Pines Elanora –16 November 2023 to 11 December 2023 Capalaba Central shopping centre – 25 November 2023 to 11 December 2023 Wynnum Plaza – 30 November 2023 to 11 December 2023 Each tube contains 3 button batteries (LR44).
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. Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries. Incidents have occurred where children pulled the tubes apart making the button batteries accessible.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.