WA watchdog's Xmas toy battery warning - lithium batteries for sale
The Western Australian consumer protection association has warned that after listing the Christmas gift list, make sure you check the battery twice before giving your child a toy.
Flashing decorations, jewelry, music stockings and greeting cards are one of the items that failed
Christmas safety check
105 button battery-
Of the operating items inspected by 44 retailers, 20 were found not to be properly fixed and did not pass the "drop test", potentially exposing fatal lithium batteries after the item fell to the floor
Commerce Minister Michael Mischin said that if swallowed, the button battery could be stuck in the child's throat and burned through the esophagus in less than two hours.
"Unfortunately, including the death of a group of four. year-
"In 2013, he grew up in Queensland," he said . "
"Children who survive after ingesting button batteries may need feeding and breathing tubes and repeated surgery.
Mr. Mischin said that the store manager had acted quickly to voluntarily remove items deemed unsafe, including LED Lava, from 57 retailers.
A refund has been provided to anyone who has purchased a refund.
Battery Safety Tips: * keep coins loose-
Size button batteries out of reach for children and devices containing them, such as electronic and garage door remotes * check if battery compartments are safe and supervise children playing with batteries
Operated toys * handle used batteries safely immediately * Make sure that if children swallow button batteries they do not eat, drink or vomit but seek medical care immediately