Australia has imposed a recall on Halloween masks, headbands, jewelry, candles, and decorations of unknown origin

14/11/2022

The product does not meet the mandatory safety standards for products containing button/button batteries, and the battery compartment is not sufficiently secured so that a button battery in the product may be easily accessible. If young children obtain button batteries and ingest them by mistake, they can suffer severe visceral burns, which can lead to serious injury or death.

Recall release date: 2022/10/28
Recall issued country or territory: Australia
Product Name: Halloween Masks, Headbands, Jewelry, Candles, and Decorations
Defects and Consequences: The product does not meet the mandatory safety standards for products containing button/button batteries. The battery compartment is not sufficiently secured, so a button battery in the product may be easily accessible. If young children obtain button batteries and ingest them by mistake, they can suffer severe visceral burns, which can lead to serious injury or death. Button batteries can also pose a choking hazard to young children.