A popular kid’s toy has been urgently recalled due to fears the button batteries could be easily accessed and ingested by children, potentially causing serious internal burns or choking.
On Saturday, Product Safety Australia (PSA) issued recalls for the Yipose Trading Company Pty Ltd Light Up Wands, in the snowflake, butterfly and star designs.
The products were sold by various retailers between July 15 and August 24 last year
In a statement, the PSA said the main concern was that the wands did not meet the mandatory safety standards for products that contain button/coin batteries.
“The battery compartment does not contain a captive screw designed to ensure the compartment is resistant to being opened by children,” the recall notice states.
The battery compartment, without a captive screw, may result in the screw being lost and could cause the battery to be easily accessible to children.
“If young children gain access to button batteries and ingest them, they are likely to suffer severe internal burn injuries, which can result in serious injury or death.
“Button batteries also pose a choking hazard to young children.”
The products are sold online and in stores across the country.
Customers who have purchased the product are urged to stop using it immediately and store it out of reach of children.
The barcodes for the affected products are 9351300025967; 9351300025974 and 9351300025981.
It can be returned to the place of purchase for a replacement.
Anyone looking for more information can contact Yipose Trading Company directly by phone on 02 9748 0922 or email [email protected].
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