Do Apple’s AirTags fail the new button battery standards? Could that be behind this sudden action from Officeworks? http://feeds.gizmodo.com.au/~/650746030/0/gizmodoaustralia~Officeworks-Has-Pulled-Apples-AirTags-From-Sale-Over-Safety-Concerns/
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From the linked article.
“They went onto say that an Officeworks representative told them that the AirTags were removed due to safety concerns, specifically regarding how easy it is for the button-cell battery to be removed by a child.”
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Of the 9 recall notices I have posted in the last 2 days, 3 of them have involved improperly secured button batteries.
Whilst I do not know when the 18 month deadline is, we are already over 7 months past the announcement and this sort of garbage is still being sold to unsuspecting consumers.
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Stop the presses. Another one. A mere 4 out of 10 recalls in 2 days…
Cetek Pty Ltd — Torch distributed as a prize by the Laughing Mouse Clown Game at the Warrnambool Family Carnival
PRA No.
2021/19134
Date published
29 Jul 2021
Product description
Plastic torch
Available in blue, yellow, green or red
Marked with ‘SSL’ and ‘128’
Distributed as a prize by the Laughing Mouse Clown Game at the Warrnambool Family Carnival between 20 January 2021 and 26 January 2021
What are the defects?
The battery compartment is not adequately secured and the button batteries in the product are easily accessible.
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 should immediately stop using the product and contact Cetek to receive a replacement product. If the product has already been disposed of, consumers are asked to notify Cetek so that the safe disposal of the products can be monitored.
For more information, consumers can contact Cetek at 0408 422 320 or via email cetek@bigpond.com
Supplier
Cetek Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Victoria
Dates available for sale
- 20 January 2021 - 26 January 2021
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Recall advertisement.pdf (103.95 KB)
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
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Another button battery incident.
