AustraliaThe Draw n Wipe Tablet sold at Bunnings — an LCD writing/drawing tablet for children with a magnetic backing (available in pink and black, SKU 1083687 and 1083688) — is affected. It was recalled because the packaging is missing mandatory warnings about the dangers of button/coin batteries and what to do if a child swallows or inserts one. Owners should stop using the tablet, keep it out of reach of children, return it to a Bunnings store for a replacement, or contact Smartwares Australia on 03 8773 4455 or sales@smartwares.com.au for information.
What's being recalled
LCD tablet writing/drawing tablet designed for children with magnetic backing for attaching to fridges, whiteboards.
available in pink and black
sold at Bunnings
SKU: 1083687, 1083688
The hazard
The tablet doesn’t comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries.
The packaging is missing 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 or 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/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 product immediately and keep out of reach of children.
Return the products to a Bunnings store for a replacement product.
Contact Smartwares for further information.
Contact
Smartwares Australia Pty Ltd
call: 03 8773 4455
email: sales@smartwares.com.au
visit: https://smartwares.com.au/
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Product Safety Australia (ACCC), collected from Product Safety Australia (ACCC). Check the original before you act on it.
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