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Product description
Nice & Nifty Sports Car Night Light
Product Code: 56196
A car-shaped night light
The packaging's 'try me' button contains one button battery
Wanderlust LED String Lights 3pk
Product Code: 78156
Decorative 3m string lights with a remote
The remote and the product packaging's 'try me' button each contain one button battery
What are the defects?
The button battery compartment of the ‘try me’ button in the packaging of these products may not be adequately secured and the batteries may be easily accessible.
The Nice & Nifty Sports Car Night Light packaging does not contain safety warnings or markings regarding button batteries.
What are the hazards?
If young children gain access to the button batteries and ingest them, they are likely to suffer severe internal burn injuries, which can result in serious illness or death. Button batteries also pose a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should ensure the product packaging is kept out of reach of children. Any consumer who has purchased the products from Australia Post or received the products as a gift should (at the consumer’s choice):
- immediately and carefully dispose of any packaging from the product, including the ‘try me’ button, or
- return the product to an Australia Post outlet for a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Australia Post on 13 13 18 (Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm AEST).
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
