October 18th 2024.
Attention all parents and carers! It has recently come to our attention that there is a potential safety issue with the beloved Emma Wiggle light-up headband. This product has been a fan favorite for nine years, being sold in toy stores and at The Wiggles' live performances. However, a second product recall has been issued, urging all users to immediately stop using the headband and keep it away from young children. The reason for this recall is the "risk of choking, serious injury or death".
This yellow headband, adorned with a yellow and black bow and four flashing lights, contains button batteries that may not be properly secured. This could potentially allow young children to access them, putting them at risk. Additionally, the headband does not have a label warning about the dangers of button/coin batteries to children, meaning parents may not have been aware of this hazard.
In light of this issue, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has extended the dates of an earlier recall that was issued on August 24. The problematic headband was sold between November 1, 2015, and March 24 of this year. This recall comes after a study released in August found that 35 children globally, including three in Australia, have tragically died from ingesting small button batteries. This has prompted calls for a redesign of these batteries, and the Australian government has introduced mandatory safety and information standards that will take effect in 2022.
The Emma Wiggle headband has been a popular item since 2015, sold in toy stores, online, and at The Wiggles' live performances across the country. It was available at various retailers, such as Aussie Toys Online, ABC Kids Paradise, and Etcetera Home & Gifts. If you have purchased this headband, please contact CA Australia at
[email protected] or call 02 9938 5011 to arrange for a free return and full refund.
For those who may not be familiar with The Wiggles, Emma Watkins, who performed as Emma Wiggle, was a part of the popular kids' band from 2010 to 2021. We apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause and thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety of our little ones.
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