ZMC Group Recalls Multiple Light Up Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys
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 prod...
Official details
- Category
- Consumer product recall
- Company or vendor
- ZMC Group, Inc., of Los Angeles, California; Various discount stores nationwide from May 2023 through April 2026 for about $1.
- Affected product
- Various Battery-operated Light Up Toys
- Risk or reason
- 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.
- Remedy or action
- 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.
- Official ID
- 26466