Tradeflame helping hand tool with magnetic base
Published 2 October 2024
Product
Helping hand tool, generally used in electronic and soldering projects. The product has flexible arms with alligator clips, extendable legs and a magnetic base. Product code/SKU: 218178 The product contains 2 x LR44 button/cell batteries. It does not contain 2 x 4LR44 batteries as described on the packaging.
Why it was recalled
The product is unsafe as: The button/coin battery is not adequately secured and is accessible to young children. The button/coin battery is not in child proof packaging. The button/coin battery does not have correct warnings. Products sold after 22 June 2022 do not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries .
Hazard
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow them or place them inside their body. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less. Consumers may not be aware that the product contains a button battery.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.