Kong HandiPOD Mini Starter Kit
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The product does not 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 screw isn’t secured to the battery covering and could be lost when replacing the battery. The product 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.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: The product does not 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 screw isn’t secured to the battery covering and could be lost when replacing the battery. The product 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. Hazards: 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: Call Triple Zero (000) if a child is 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: 1. Stop using the product immediately and keep out of reach of children 2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact Phone: 1300 236 738 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, AEST Monday to Friday Email: customerservice@centralpet.com.au Visit: http://www.centralpet.com.au
Affected Products
Three in one torch, hand sanitiser and poo bag dispenser Model number: 8406
Additional Source Details
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| Guid › #text | 4c5401a9-2acd-4bc8-a86b-a736e5fe2006 |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/kong-handipod-mini-starter-kit |
| Pub Date | Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Kong%20HandiPOD%20Mini%20Starter%20Kit.jpg?itok=C14rfFCV |