'Severe internal injuries': Toy wand recalled over choking fears

A popular children's toy wand is being urgently recalled over fears a missing screw could lead to deadly batteries being accidentally consumed.

The Australian Consumer and Competitor Commission (ACCC) is urging any Aussies who own Yipose Trading Company's 'Light Up Wand' - in snowflake, butterfly and star - to immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase.

"The products do not comply with the mandatory safety standard for products containing button/coin batteries," the ACCC said.

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"The battery compartment does not contain a captive screw designed to ensure the compartment is resistant to being opened by children.

"A battery compartment that does not contain a captive screw can result in the screw being lost. When a battery compartment is not adequately secured, one or more button batteries may be easily accessible."

If young children gain access to button batteries and ingest them, they are likely to "suffer severe internal burn injuries", which can result in serious injury or even death, the ACCC said.

Button batteries are also a dangerous choking hazard to young children.

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