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Various novelty items containing button batteries

Published: September 8, 2023Recall ID: 8c40de1d-c5cf-445f-9f82-9954c98ab021Category: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The Blue unicorn snow globe and Candle Décor light up candle do not comply with the mandatory safety standard for products containing button/coin batteries as the battery compartment is not adequately secured so button batteries may become accessible. All products do not comply with the mandatory information standard for products containing button/coin batteries and were sold without the required warning information.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: The Blue unicorn snow globe and Candle Décor light up candle do not comply with the mandatory safety standard for products containing button/coin batteries as the battery compartment is not adequately secured so button batteries may become accessible. All products do not comply with the mandatory information standard for products containing button/coin batteries and were sold without 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 batteries and swallow or insert them. Consumers may be unaware that the product contains a button battery. What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using these novelty products. Contact Maxmix Home & Gifts by phone 0404 931 339 or webform for a full refund.

Affected Products

Various novelty items: Blue unicorn snow globe Candle Décor light up candle Mermaid and llama light up shapes Happy Time camera and watch set - in Paw Patrol, My Little Horse, LOL Surprise, Frozen and Avengers themes

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
Guid › #text8c40de1d-c5cf-445f-9f82-9954c98ab021
Guid › @ is Perma Linkfalse
Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/various-novelty-items-containing-button-batteries
Pub DateFri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted imagehttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Candle%20Decor%20light%20up%20candle.jpg?itok=4mnNgOLY

Overview

  • Risk Level["Hazardous materials","Button batteries","Decorations, candles and novelties","Novelty toys"]
  • DistributionAustralia
Official Agency Alert