Is your grandchild's party toy safe? One popular brand has just been recalled
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As a grandparent, it's only natural to want your grandchild to have the best possible time at their birthday party – after all, it's their special day!
We all go above and beyond to make sure our little loved ones have the most epic bash ever, with games, decorations and presents galore. And what would a birthday party be without some fun party favours for all the kids?
Party toys are always a huge hit with kids of all ages, but as parents and grandparents, we need to be extra careful when choosing which ones end up in our little ones' goodie bags. That's because some seemingly innocent toys can actually pose serious safety risks.
A recent example is the Everything Glows LED flashing starfish necklace, which was sold at primary schools nationwide as well as at skating store Epic Skate Tweed Heads from August 19 to September 27 this year.
Unfortunately for parents and grandparents who purchased these particular necklaces for their kids and grandkids parties, they've just been recalled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) due to serious safety concerns.
The ACCC issued an urgent recall notice for these faulty necklaces over fears that they could pose a choking hazard or internal burn injuries to young children – yikes!
Apparently, the battery compartment on these products is not sufficiently secure, meaning small children could easily access the three button batteries inside.
The ACCC's statement read: 'If young children gain access to button batteries and ingest them, they are likely to suffer severe internal burn injuries, which can result in serious injury or death.'
The manufacturer also commented on the issue, apologising to customers and urging them to return the items affected by the recall.
'Everything Glows sincerely apologises for having supplied you with this faulty product and the inconvenience caused,' a spokesperson said.
To obtain a refund, consumers should contact Everything Glows via phone at 03 9553 0972 or via email at [email protected] or everythingglows.com.au.
If your children or grandchildren ingest or swallow batteries, call 000 and ask for an ambulance. Then, see your GP or go to the emergency department to have the batteries removed.
Please share your comments with us if you have come across toys with accessible battery compartments.
Stay safe, folks!
We all go above and beyond to make sure our little loved ones have the most epic bash ever, with games, decorations and presents galore. And what would a birthday party be without some fun party favours for all the kids?
Party toys are always a huge hit with kids of all ages, but as parents and grandparents, we need to be extra careful when choosing which ones end up in our little ones' goodie bags. That's because some seemingly innocent toys can actually pose serious safety risks.
A recent example is the Everything Glows LED flashing starfish necklace, which was sold at primary schools nationwide as well as at skating store Epic Skate Tweed Heads from August 19 to September 27 this year.
A photo of the recalled Everything Glows LED Flashing Starfish Necklace. Credit: ACCC.
Unfortunately for parents and grandparents who purchased these particular necklaces for their kids and grandkids parties, they've just been recalled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) due to serious safety concerns.
The ACCC issued an urgent recall notice for these faulty necklaces over fears that they could pose a choking hazard or internal burn injuries to young children – yikes!
Apparently, the battery compartment on these products is not sufficiently secure, meaning small children could easily access the three button batteries inside.
The ACCC's statement read: 'If young children gain access to button batteries and ingest them, they are likely to suffer severe internal burn injuries, which can result in serious injury or death.'
The manufacturer also commented on the issue, apologising to customers and urging them to return the items affected by the recall.
'Everything Glows sincerely apologises for having supplied you with this faulty product and the inconvenience caused,' a spokesperson said.
To obtain a refund, consumers should contact Everything Glows via phone at 03 9553 0972 or via email at [email protected] or everythingglows.com.au.
If your children or grandchildren ingest or swallow batteries, call 000 and ask for an ambulance. Then, see your GP or go to the emergency department to have the batteries removed.
Please share your comments with us if you have come across toys with accessible battery compartments.
Stay safe, folks!
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