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Finger Torch 4 Pack

Published: July 12, 2021Recall ID: a6853a90-87d3-40b5-b3ee-ef60da263cffCategory: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The battery compartment is not adequately secured and the button batteries in the product are easily accessible.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: The battery compartment is not adequately secured and the button batteries in the product are easily accessible. Hazards: If young children gain access to the button batteries and ingest them, they may suffer internal burn injuries, which can result in serious illness and even death. In addition, the batteries may pose a choking hazard to young children. What to do: Consumers should stop using the product and ensure it is kept out of reach of children. Owners of the affected products have been advised by their school to return the product to the school office for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Glowstix Australia on 1300 858 100 (Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm AEST) or via email at info@glowstix.com.au

Affected Products

Plastic LED finger torch containing non-lithium button batteries The product contains three button batteries

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
Guid › #texta6853a90-87d3-40b5-b3ee-ef60da263cff
Guid › @ is Perma Linkfalse
Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/finger-torch-4-pack
Pub DateMon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted imagehttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Finger%20Torch%204%20Pack.jpg?itok=j6QtC0GO

Overview

  • Risk Level["Hazardous materials","Button batteries","Lighting"]
  • DistributionAustralia
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