PRA number
1999/3994
Published date
Product description
For Sale Only During May And June 1999. 2 Models - The Darthmaul Double-bladed Lightsaber Has Retractable Red Plastic Light Blades; The Qui-gon Jinn Lightsaber Has A Single Retractable Green Plastic Light Blade.
Reasons the product is recalled
Toys Operate With 2 'c' Size Dry Cell Batteries And Feature Humming, Charge-up And Motion Activated Battle Crash Sounds. The Spring In The Battery Compartment Can Scratch The Surface Of The Battery Causing It To Short Circuit And Overheat Or Rupture.
The hazards to consumers
Injury
What consumers should do
Stop Using These Lightsaber Toys Immediately And Contact Hasbro To Get A Free Repair Kit. For More Information Call Hasbro On Freecall 1800 786 096.
Supplier
Hasbro Australia Limited
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.