ZMC Group Recalls Multiple Light Up Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys

What's being recalled

This recall involves various ZMC Group battery-operated toys, including: Product Name Item # 19.4" Assorted Colors Light Up Stick 885S-01/02 Light Up Halloween Wands 777-HW Light Up Halo Flower Headband G06-2L Light Up Devil Horns Headband G03-C Light Up Polka Dot Bow Headband G01-1 LED Light Up Flying Disc UFO Lite-Up Maraca 668-23 Light Up Yo-Yo 9987B Cardpack Flashing Whistle Necklace ZS166 Packaging for the products has a label with the item number, identification of the distributor, place of manufacture, production date and batch number. The recall includes all batch numbers for the referenced products.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The recalled toys violate the mandatory safety standard for children's toys because the toy contains button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. If button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns, and death.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should stop using the toys immediately, take them away from children and contact ZMC Group for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to remove the batteries, break each component in half or write "RECALLED" or a large "X" on the product with a permanent marker, and submit a photo of the destroyed/marked pieces to [email protected]. Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.

How to contact the company

ZMC Group toll-free at 888-407-3225 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or www.zmcgroupinc.com and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.

Open the official CPSC notice