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Reasons the product is recalled
The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for button/coin batteries. The button/coin battery are not adequately secured and are accessible to young children. The product does 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 batteries and swallow them or place them inside their bodies. 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 music box and battery safely. Store out of reach of children until the music box is disposed of.
Options for safe disposal of the music box include:
B-cycle
Planet Ark
Battery World
Bunnings
Woolworths
For more information contact Popping Candy International Pty Ltd on gayle@poppingcandy.com.au or by phone on 0455 049 250.
Traders who sold this product
Beserk, ShoeFun, Miss Goody 2 Shoes and Popping Candy
Where the product was sold
Dates available for sale
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.