Popular pet products recalled over risk of choking to young children
Two popular pet products sold at a major Australian retailer have been recalled over fears they could cause serious injury, even death to young children or pets.
Product Safety Australia (PSA) recalled the Nerf Dog Megaton LED ball, and the Megaton LED vortex, which were sold at Big W stores nationally from June 8 2022 to April 1 2023.
A PSA statement said the products were sold without the warning information label required for products containing button or coin batteries.
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The Nerf Dog Megaton LED ball and the Megaton LED vortex have been recalled. Product Safety Australia
"There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body," a PSA statement about the products said.
"Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less."
The first product is listed as NERF Dog 4in Megaton LED ball - transparent TPR/foam - blue/orange. The barcode number is 846998042291.
The second product is listed as NERF Dog 12in Megaton LED vortex - transparent TPR/foam - blue/green. The barcode number is 846998042307.
Consumers are urged to stop using the products immediately and contact Gramercy Pet Australia Pty Ltd to arrange for a compliant warning label to be sent out.
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