PRA number
2016/15802
Published date
Product description
The watches have a Santa themed digital watch face encased in a red sweat band. The watches contain a single button battery.
What are the defects?
There is a risk that the small button battery inside the watch may be accessible to children.
What are the hazards?
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 should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately cease using the product and return it to centre management at:
Dianella Plaza shopping centre (located at 366 Grand Promenade, Dianella WA 6059); or
Flinders Square shopping centre (30 Wiluna St, Yokine WA 6060); or
Safely dispose of the watch.
Dianella Plaza shopping centre (located at 366 Grand Promenade, Dianella WA 6059); or
Flinders Square shopping centre (30 Wiluna St, Yokine WA 6060); or
Safely dispose of the watch.
Supplier
Vicinity Centres
Traders who sold this product
Approximately 50 products were distributed to children as a free gift from Santa at both Dianella Plaza and Flinders Square shopping centres in Perth on 10 December 2016.
Where the product was sold
Western Australia
Dates available for sale
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
