Australian Football League - Promotional LED Wristband Recall

A recall notice for Promotional LED Wristband supplied by Australian Football League as the battery compartment of the wristband is not adequately secured and the button batteries in the product are easily accessible. The product contains 2 button batteries.

Australian Football League - Promotional LED Wristband

PRA No.

2020/18624

Date published

27 Oct 2020

Product description

Free promotional white LED electronic wristband

31 000 wristbands were distributed at the AFL Grand Final held at the Gabba Brisbane on Saturday 24 October 2020.

Photograph of Promotional LED Wristband

What are the defects?

The battery compartment of the wristband is not adequately secured and the button batteries in the product are easily accessible. The product contains 2 button batteries.

What are the hazards?

If young children gain access to the button batteries and ingest them, they may suffer internal burn injuries, which can result in serious illness and even death. In addition, the batteries may pose a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do?

Consumers who received a free promotional wristband should immediately dispose of the wristband by placing it in an outside household rubbish bin, out of reach of children.

For further information, contact Australian Football League by emailing afl.general@afl.com.au

Supplier

Australian Football League

Where the product was sold

Queensland

Dates available for sale

  • 24 October 2020

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement.pdf (149.61 KB)

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.