Promotional LED glow stick torch
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The button/coin batteries are not adequately secured and are accessible to young children. The product does not include the required warning information.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The button/coin batteries are not adequately secured and are accessible to young children. The product does not include the required warning information. Hazards: There is a risk of choking or serious injury if young children gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. An incident has occurred where a child pulled the torch apart making the button batteries accessible. What to do: Consumers must stop using the torch immediately, keep out of reach of children and dispose of it safely. Consumers are asked to notify Market Square management office so that the safe disposal of the products can be monitored. For more information, contact Market Square management office via email on marketsquare@au.knightfrank.com or phone 03 5221 2411 (9:00 am – 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday).
Affected Products
Promotional LED glow stick torch in red, blue, and green colours with ‘MARKET SQUARE’ printed on the torch. Included in a promotional bag as part of Santa photos giveaway at the Geelong Market Square Shopping Centre. Each torch contains 3 button batteries (LR41).
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Guid › #text | 9f45c884-002c-4214-a44f-93b62b3206ae |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/promotional-led-glow-stick-torch |
| Pub Date | Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Green%20torch.jpg?itok=Rc0w5HGT |
Overview
- Risk Level["Hazardous materials","Button batteries","Decorations, candles and novelties"]
- DistributionAustralia