Toy Sold By Amazon Recalled Due To Ingestion Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of Glow in the Dark Party Supplies Toy Sets due to a potential ingestion hazard. According to the CPSC, the sets violate the mandatory federal battery-operated toy regulation because the Bunny Ears Headbands found in the sets contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed without requiring the use of a common household tool. When these button batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death. The toys pose a serious ingestion hazard to children.

The toys were sold exclusively on Amazon. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the product and ensure that no children have access to the product. The manufacturer is giving all customers a refund. Consumers are instructed to cut the battery compartment off the Bunny Ears Headbands and contact the manufacturer, OleOleToy for instructions on how to receive a refund. Button cell batteries are hazardous, according to the CPSC. The batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local procedures for hazardous household waste. Amazon is notifying all known purchasers of the product directly.

Button cell batteries are dangerous to children 

According to the CPSC, at least 70 children in the U.S. have died after swallowing button or coin batteries since 2010. More than 70,000 have required emergency room treatment for their injuries. After hearing tens of thousands of reports involving children needing emergency medical treatment after swallowing small button batteries, federal product safety officials have proposed new regulations that call for the small batteries to be harder to access, and require more prominent warnings on consumer packaging.

Coin or button batteries are small batteries found in many children’s toys and other household items. These include car key fobs, thermometers and remote control devices. The batteries are typically smaller than a quarter, but thicker. The CPSC says that these batteries pose a serious injury risk for children who swallow them. They often cause severe internal injuries and potentially life-threatening complications.

To reduce the risks associated with button batteries, the CPSC has proposed new safety standards for children’s toys. The proposed rule would require any toy powered by a coin or button battery to have a prominent label detailing the risk of ingestion, as well as designs that make it harder for children to access the battery.

The CPSC said the rule would provide “the highest level of safety” for children using button battery toys. The new regulations are consistent with Reese’s Law which calls for secured battery compartments for electronics using button batteries or require the use of a tool to open it. The aforementioned product violated Reese’s Law which was why it was recalled.

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