PRA number
Published date
Product description
Various novelty items containing button batteries.
Products include:
- COB Mini Key Chain Flashlight
- Sonic The Hedgehog LED Figures
Reasons the product is recalled
The products do not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries.
The button batteries are not adequately secured and are accessible by young children.
The products do not include the required warning information.
The hazards to consumers
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body.
Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less.
Consumers may not be aware that the product contains a button battery.
What consumers should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children.
Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Dimmeys by phone on 03 9396 6900 9 am to 4 pm or via email at bargains@dimmeys.com.au
Traders who sold this product
Dimmeys Cowes
Where the product was sold
Dates available for sale
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Consumer Affairs (VIC) is the responsible regulator for this recall.
