A mandatory recall has been issued for eight varieties of popular light-up shoes that are sold at Big W.
Product Safety Australia has recalled Caprice Australia's light-up thongs, due to concerns that the two batteries could be danger to children. children.
There are a variety of designs for the thongs, including Frozen, Spiderman and Star Wars. OMG and Minecraft.
Caprice Australia's light up thongs (above) have been recalled due to concerns that the two batteries pose a potential safety risk to children.
The PSA said that the small battery compartment on the thongs could be exposed over time and make it easier for children to reach the two small button batteries.
If children are exposed to the batteries in the button and consume them, they could suffer severe internal burn injuries, which can result in serious illness or death as well,' the report said.
"Button batteries can also pose an immediate danger to children.
The thongs are available on the internet and in stores at Big W since September 7 2020 but they have not been sold since May 11 , 2022.
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The thongs can be purchased online and in-store at Big W from September 7, 2020, but they haven't been sold since May 11, 2022.
Customers are asked to immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them at Big W Australia for a full refund.
For more information, call Caprice Australia at 03 9922 2500.
