Various novelty items containing button batteries
Published 8 September 2023
Product
Various novelty items: Blue unicorn snow globe Candle Décor light up candle Mermaid and llama light up shapes Happy Time camera and watch set - in Paw Patrol, My Little Horse, LOL Surprise, Frozen and Avengers themes
Why it was recalled
The Blue unicorn snow globe and Candle Décor light up candle do not comply with the mandatory safety standard for products containing button/coin batteries as the battery compartment is not adequately secured so button batteries may become accessible. All products do not comply with the mandatory information standard for products containing button/coin batteries and were sold without the required warning information.
Hazard
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button batteries and swallow or insert them. Consumers may be unaware that the product contains a button battery.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.