SHEIN Recalls Fidget Spinner Ballpoint Pens Due to Button Battery Safety Risks
SHEIN has issued a recall for its Fidget Spinner Ballpoint Pens with LED lights because the button batteries are not properly secured, posing a severe risk of injury or death to children.
What Happened
SHEIN Distribution Australia Pty Ltd has recalled the Fidget Spinner Ballpoint Pen with LED Light because the product fails to comply with mandatory safety standards for products containing button and coin batteries. The battery compartment is not properly secured, allowing children to potentially access the batteries. Furthermore, the product is missing essential warning information regarding the dangers of button batteries and instructions on what to do if a battery is swallowed or inserted into the body.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves the metal ballpoint pen that functions as a spinning fidget toy with a built-in LED light. The product was distributed by SHEIN Distribution Australia Pty Ltd. Specific model numbers or UPCs were not provided in the official notice, but the recall applies to all units of this specific fidget spinner pen design sold by the retailer.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Do not attempt to remove the batteries; instead, dispose of the product safely.
SHEIN will contact affected consumers by email with a link to confirm the disposal of the product. A full refund will be processed once the email instructions are followed. If you have not received an email or are experiencing difficulties, you can contact SHEIN Distribution Australia Pty Ltd via email at aucsteam@shein.com or through their live chat (available 11:00 am to 8:00 pm AEST) on their website at au.shein.com.
Emergency Information: If you suspect a child has swallowed or inserted a button battery, call the Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26. If the child is bleeding or having difficulty breathing, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Why This Matters
Button and coin batteries can cause severe internal burn injuries or death if swallowed or placed inside the body, with serious injury occurring in as little as two hours. This recall is necessary to prevent life-threatening hazards to children caused by unsecured battery compartments.
Source
Source: ACCC Official Notice