Product Safety Australia recall Taylor Pro Digital Fridge & Freezer Thermometer
Product: Thermometer used for measuring fridge or freezer temperature., Taylor Pro Digital Fridge & Freezer Thermometer
Brand/company: Taylor, LIFETIME BRANDS AUSTRALIA PTY
- Product family
- Electronics & Batteries
- Product type
- Other electronics
- Issue
- Choking
- Audience
- Children
Reason: 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/coin battery: Triple Zero ( 000 ) if your child is bleeding or having any difficulty breathing. 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.
Action: Stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Contact your place of purchase or Lifetime Brands Australia to obtain an amended warning label or a refund, at your election.