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CPSC: ZMC Group Expands Recall of Light-Up Children's Toys Over Battery Ingestion Risk

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on September 10, 2026, that ZMC Group Inc. is expanding its recall of battery-operated light-up toys because button cell batteries can be easily accessed by children.

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 10, 2026, 12:55 p.m. ET
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on September 10, 2026, that , is expanding its recall of Light-Up Children's Toys because the toys violate the mandatory safety standard for children's toys. According to the recall notice, the toys contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children, and if button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns, and death. No injuries have been reported, the notice states. The recall, number , covers about 245,124 battery-operated light-up toys, including a Mexican flag theme foam stick, a Unicorn headband, assorted colors and transparent jelly rings and heart shaped balloon flowers. The notice states that ZMC Group previously recalled 124,560 battery-operated light-up toys on May 7, 2026, and those units are included in the total of 245,124. Consumers should stop using the toys immediately, take them away from children and contact ZMC Group for a full refund, according to the notice. Consumers will be asked to remove the batteries, write "RECALLED" or a large "X" on the product with a permanent marker and submit a photo of the disposed product to recallzmctoy@gmail.com. The notice adds that button cell batteries are hazardous and should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures. The 's recall database records no other enforcement action by this firm.

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