Single channel remote control for window blinds
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The remote control doesn’t 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 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 remote control doesn’t 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 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 or coin battery: Call Triple Zero (000) if your child is bleeding or 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: Stop using the remote immediately and keep out of reach of children. Contact ABC Blinds and Awnings to arrange a free replacement. Contact ABC Blinds and Awnings Call 08 9309 7753 Email ohs@abcblinds.com.au Visit https://www.abcblinds.com.au/
Affected Products
Remote control unit for motorised window blinds containing a button battery: Model number DD1800H (located on the back of the remote). Only remotes with no screw securing the battery compartment are affected.
Additional Source Details
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| Guid › #text | ad4ee18b-20c4-4eaa-8923-f6fd4bb805f9 |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/single-channel-remote-control-for-window-blinds |
| Pub Date | Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Single%20channel%20remote%20control%20for%20window%20blinds%20-%20front%20view.png?itok=fJre4bfU |
Overview
- Risk Level["Button batteries","Smart and interconnected devices"]
- DistributionAustralia