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7NEWS
3 days ago
- General
- 7NEWS
Urgent recalls of children's light-up clogs and Crocs Jibbitz Charms over button battery fears
Two popular children's products are being urgently recalled over fears they could lead to choking or even death. Best & Less children's light-up clogs have been recalled after it was discovered they may not comply with mandatory standards for products containing button batteries, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said. 'The light component can separate from the shoe and liberate small parts, including the button battery,' the ACCC said. '(There is a) risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body.' The ACCC warned severe or fatal injuries could happen in two hours or less, and noted an incident had already occurred with the shoes. The product was available for sale nationally and online from September 1, 2024 through to May 22, 2025, had a risk of Consumers are told to stop using the product immediately and to keep out of reach of children, and to return them to any Best & Less store for a refund. A recall has also been issued for Crocs LED Jibbitz Charms, which were available between June 22, 2022 until April 19, 2024 and sold nationally, international and online. The item was recalled for not complying with the mandatory information standards for products containing button batteries. The ACCC said consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries. 'Stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children,' they said. 'Dispose of the product in accordance with local requirements for disposal of batteries.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Urgent product recall on popular $16 Best & Less item: 'Risk of choking'
Best & Less has issued a product recall on a popular children's item due to the risk of serious injury or death from choking. Toddler Light Up Clogs, which are a budget-friendly dupe of Crocs, have been recalled following an incident involving the battery. The shoes are available in both pink with a star light and khaki with a dinosaur light. They are sold in store and online for $16 and have a five-star rating on Best & Less's website. ACCC has reported that the product may not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries. The light component can detach from the shoe and release small parts, including the battery. RELATED: Urgent product recall on milk sold at Coles, Woolworths, Aldi: 'Severe illness' Coles issues product recall on popular $12 snack due to mould contamination Fisher Price issues product recall on popular toy due to risk of injury or death There is a risk of choking, internal burn injuries or death for children if they swallow button/coin batteries or put them inside their body. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in two hours or less. Consumers who have purchased the Toddler Light Up Clogs are advised to immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Shoppers should return the product to any Best & Less store for a full refund, and contact Best & Less via email at customerservice@ or call 1300 135 766 for further information. SHOP: 💅 Aussie company making beauty more accessible and less of a burden ☀️ Tax laws to burn Aussies on summer essential: 'Many of us struggle' 🧽 Aussie mum's $6 solution to most hated household chore: 'Incredible' This comes shortly after the TGA issued a recall on a popular baby product sold at Chemist Warehouse, Priceline and Harris Farm Markets following a shocking discovery that may cause choking or internal injury. Weleda Australia Pty Ltd is recalling one batch of Weleda Baby Teething Oral Powder after a fragment of glass was found in one bottle. A packaging process fault may have resulted in glass fragments appearing in other 60g bottles from the same batch, (B)231302, which has the expiry date 11/2026. No other batches are affected by this recall.
