AustraliaThe 8.5" LCD writing and drawing tablet for children is affected; it contains an unsecured button/coin battery and is missing the required warning symbol and safety information. It was recalled because it doesn’t comply with mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries and children could access the battery, putting them at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death. Stop using the tablet, place it out of reach of children, and return it to CMA Australia Pty Ltd or the place of purchase for a full refund (CMA Australia: 03 9532 0080, cmamelbourne@gmail.com).
What's being recalled
LCD drawing and writing tablet for children.
The hazard
The tablet doesn’t comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries.
The battery isn’t secured, and children could access the button/coin battery.
The tablet is missing the warning symbol and warning information about
the dangers of button/coin batteries to children
what to do when a person suspects someone has swallowed or placed a button/coin battery inside any part of their body.
Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button/coin batteries inside their bodies.
Serious injury can occur in as little as 2 hours and the results can be fatal. In Australia, children have suffered serious injuries or died from swallowing button/coin batteries.
If you suspect a child has swallowed or inserted a button or coin battery:
Call Triple Zero (000) if your child is bleeding or having any difficulty breathing.
Call the Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26, available 24 hours a day. They can direct you to an appropriate medical facility.
Early action can save lives. Do not wait for symptoms to develop.
What to do
Stop using the tablet immediately and place out of reach of children.
Return the tablet to CMA Australia Pty Ltd or the place of purchase for a full refund.
Contact
CMA Australia Pty Ltd
call: 03 9532 0080
email: cmamelbourne@gmail.com
The official notice
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