KC Imports Recalls 9,600 Mini Laser Pointer Keychains Over Battery Ingestion Risk

The CPSC reported a recall of laser keychains that fail to comply with federal button cell battery safety regulations.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 19, 2026, 9:23 p.m. ET

On August 6, 2026, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued recall notice for units of Laser & LED Light Mini Laser Pointer Keychains distributed by . According to official records, the recall involves model number KKC-6071, which is printed on the packaging. The keychains were sold individually and packaged in cases of 24 in colors including blue, white, red, black, green, and purple. A silver sticker wrapped around the laser reads: "HJ, DANGER, LASER RADIATION, AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE, LASER DIODE, Wavelength: 630-650nm Max. Output: <5mW, class IIIa LASER PRODUCT." The notice states that the keychains violate the mandatory safety standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries because children can easily access the batteries, posing an ingestion hazard. The packaging and product also lack required warnings under Reese's Law. Swallowed button batteries can cause internal chemical burns, serious injuries, and death. No injuries have been reported to date. According to the official record, consumers should stop using the recalled keychains immediately and contact KC Import and Export for a refund by emailing a photo of the products disposed of in the trash to kcimport90058@hotmail.com. The notes that button cell batteries must be disposed of or recycled according to local hazardous waste procedures. Agency database records show no other enforcement actions associated with KC IMPORTS AND EXPORTS, Inc.

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https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/KC-Imports-and-Exports-Recalls-Mini-Laser-Pointer-Keychains-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Consumer-Products-with-Button-Cell-Batteries

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