Product description
Portable dynamo torch with pump action recharging.
Available in white or orange colours.
QFES has been distributing to the public free-of-charge between 2014 and 2023 as a community engagement tool, including as part of the Get Ready Queensland campaign.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries.
The battery compartment is not adequately secured, and the button batteries may be accessible.
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 batteries and swallow or insert them. Once ingested, severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less.
Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries.
What consumers should do
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and dispose of the torch and batteries safely. Store out of reach of children until the torch is disposed of.
Check if you have one of these torches at home, in the car, or stored in an emergency kit.
Options for safe disposal of the torch include:
- B-cycle
- Planet Ark
- Battery World
- Bunnings
- Woolworths
For more information please contact QFES via email at QFES.CommunityEd@qfes.qld.gov.au
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
QFES has been distributing to the public free-of-charge community events, expos, open days and door-to-door by QFES, Rural Fire Service and Sate Emergency Service staff and volunteers as a handy item for storage in an emergency kit.
Dates available for sale
Where the product was sold
Manufacturer country ID
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2023/19938 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.
