Fotopro Bluetooth smartphone shutter remote (BT-4 model), a Bluetooth remote that connects to smartphones to take photographs, is recalled because it contains an unsecured button/coin battery and its packaging lacks required warnings, so children could access the battery and be at risk of choking, severe internal burns or death. Stop using the remote immediately, keep it out of reach of children and contact Plaza Cameras Pty Ltd on 08 9325 4040, sales@plazacameras.com.au or www.plazacameras.com.au to arrange a full refund; if you suspect a child has swallowed or inserted a button/coin battery call Triple Zero (000) for bleeding or breathing difficulty or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
What's being recalled
Bluetooth remote that connects to smartphones to take photographs.
BT-4 model
contains button battery
The hazard
The remote 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 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/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 remote immediately and keep out of reach of children.
Contact Plaza Cameras Pty Ltd to arrange a full refund.
Contact
Plaza Cameras Pty Ltd
Call: 08 9325 4040
Email: sales@plazacameras.com.au
Visit: www.plazacameras.com.au
The official notice
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