THE ACCC has issued an urgent recall of a popular, potentially deadly Finding Dory toy.

The Finding Dory Under the Sea Light Up Treasure Chest has been pulled from Big W shelves across the country.

The ACCC said on its website the toy’s battery compartment may not be securely fastened which may expose button batteries.
“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,” the ACCC said.

“In addition, the batteries may pose a choking hazard to young children.”

The recall was issued on Wednesday 10 August.

Customers are urged immediately cease using the item and return it to any BIG W store for a full refund.

Identifying features

Barcode number: 9312475986804

Other: 407/986804
What are the defects?

The battery compartment lid may not be securely fastened which may expose button batteries.
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?

Customers should immediately cease using the item and return it to any BIG W store for a full refund.
For further information please direct all calls and any queries concerning this recall to Hunter Leisure between 8:30am & 5pm, Mon-Fri on TOLL FREE – 1800 099 178 FREE or by email on recalls@hunterleisure.com.au Hunter Leisure Pty Ltd – 94 Keilor Park Drive, Tullamarine, VIC 3043.

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