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Electronic kitchen scale

Published: December 14, 2023Recall ID: a133c072-5d52-4f6d-97d2-31cab43c5e2bCategory: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The digital kitchen scale does not comply with the the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The button/coin battery is not adequately secured, and the button/coin battery is accessible. The product does not include the required warning information.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: The digital kitchen scale does not comply with the the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The button/coin battery is not adequately secured, and the button/coin battery is accessible. The product does not include the required warning information. Hazards: There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries. This can occur within 2 hours of swallowing or placing them into their bodies. Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries. What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the scales, and dispose of the unit as soon as possible. The unit should be stored out of reach of children. For more information or to arrange a refund or replacement please contact Modern Teaching Aids on recalls@modernstar.com or by phone on 1800 251 497. Or use this online form

Affected Products

Kitchen scale with digital display and button battery operated. Maximum capacity of 5kg measured in 1g increments.

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
Guid › #texta133c072-5d52-4f6d-97d2-31cab43c5e2b
Guid › @ is Perma Linkfalse
Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/electronic-kitchen-scale
Pub DateThu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted imagehttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Front%20of%20scale.jpg?itok=I5zp01ro

Overview

  • Risk Level["Hazardous materials","Button batteries","Kitchenware and containers"]
  • DistributionAustralia
Official Agency Alert