Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) - QFES Dynamo Torch
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The battery compartment is not adequately secured, and the button batteries may be accessible.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The battery compartment is not adequately secured, and the button batteries may be accessible. Hazards: 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. Once ingested, severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less. Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries. What to do: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and dispose of the torch and batteries safely. Store out of reach of children until the torch is disposed of. Check if you have one of these torches at home, in the car, or stored in an emergency kit. Options for safe disposal of the torch include: B-cycle Planet Ark Battery World Bunnings Woolworths For more information please contact QFES via email at QFES.CommunityEd@qfes.qld.gov.au
Affected Products
Portable dynamo torch with pump action recharging. Available in white or orange colours. QFES has been distributing to the public free-of-charge between 2014 and 2023 as a community engagement tool, including as part of the Get Ready Queensland campaign.
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Guid › #text | 38f362fc-c043-4ece-8616-ce906f75c2eb |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/queensland-fire-and-emergency-services-qfes-qfes-dynamo-torch |
| Pub Date | Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Dynamo%20Torch%20in%20orange%20and%20white.jpg?itok=GUf01JwB |
Overview
- Risk Level["Hazardous materials","Button batteries","Lighting","Tools and machinery"]
- DistributionAustralia