Various novelty products
Published 22 March 2024
Product
Various novelty items containing button batteries. Products include: COB Mini Key Chain Flashlight Sonic The Hedgehog LED Figures
Why it was recalled
The products do not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The button batteries are not adequately secured and are accessible by young children. The products do not include 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/coin batteries and swallow 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.