Product description
Plastic LED finger torch containing non-lithium button batteries
The product contains three button batteries
The product contains three button batteries
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The battery compartment is not adequately secured and the button batteries in the product are easily accessible.
The hazards to consumers
If young children gain access to the button batteries and ingest them, they may suffer internal burn injuries, which can result in serious illness and even death. In addition, the batteries may pose a choking hazard to young children.
What consumers should do
Consumers should stop using the product and ensure it is kept out of reach of children. Owners of the affected products have been advised by their school to return the product to the school office for a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Glowstix Australia on 1300 858 100 (Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm AEST) or via email at info@glowstix.com.au
For more information, consumers can contact Glowstix Australia on 1300 858 100 (Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm AEST) or via email at info@glowstix.com.au
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Sold by four schools
Dates available for sale
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Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Queensland
Western Australia
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2021/19086 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
