# Major Recall Alert: Buddy and Barney Toys Recalled Due to Button Battery Safety Concerns
Parents and guardians, take note! Several popular Buddy and Barney toys, including the **Bath Tim Unicorn Squirter**, **Bath Time Dinosaur Squirter**, **Build Your Own Race Car**, **Deluxe Light Up Lawn Darts**, **Paint Your Own Light Up Dinosaur**, and **Paint Your Own Light Up Unicorn**, have been urgently recalled in Australia. These toys do not comply with **mandatory product safety standards for items containing button/coin batteries**, putting children at significant risk.
This recall highlights a critical safety hazard posed by button batteries. If swallowed, these small batteries can cause severe internal injuries or even lead to fatalities. Read on for all the details about this safety alert and actionable steps to protect your loved ones.
## Why This Recall is Important
The recall stems from these toys’ **failure to meet Australia's mandatory safety standards** for button/coin battery products. Key issues include:
- **Testing**: The toys were sold without being tested to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- **Warning Labels**: Packaging and product instructions lack the necessary warnings about the dangers of button/coin batteries.
- **Hazards**: Button batteries can cause serious health injuries or long-term damage if swallowed or placed inside the body, especially by young children.
In Australia, safety around button batteries is strictly regulated to help prevent accidents. Items containing these batteries must include child-resistant battery compartments and clear safety warnings, neither of which are present in these Buddy and Barney products.
## Details of the Recall
- **Brand**: Buddy and Barney
- **Affected Products**:
- *Bath Tim Unicorn Squirter*
- *Bath Time Dinosaur Squirter*
- *Build Your Own Race Car*
- *Deluxe Light Up Lawn Darts*
- *Paint Your Own Light Up Dinosaur*
- *Paint Your Own Light Up Unicorn*
- **Recall Reason**: Missing safety compliance features, like child-proof battery compartments and warning labels, create risks of injury if a button battery is swallowed or inserted into the body.
- **Date Announced**: 30 October 2023
- **Official Source**: View recall details at the [Australian Product Safety website](https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/various-toys-containing-button-batteries).
## What You Should Do
If you own any of these Buddy and Barney toys, follow these **urgent safety guidelines**:
1. **Stop Using the Product Immediately**: Keep the toys away from children and prevent access to button batteries.
2. **Contact mishmashed**: Contact the retailer or the official supplier for information on updated warning labels and guidance on resolving the issue.
3. **Seek Medical Help for Battery-Related Emergencies**:
- If a child has swallowed a button battery or shows symptoms like choking, trouble breathing, or discomfort, call **Triple Zero (000)** immediately.
- For non-emergency advice, contact the **Poisons Information Centre at 13 11 26** (available 24/7).
Protecting young children from button battery hazards takes immediate and proactive action.
## Stay Safe – Get Instant Recall Alerts
The safety of your family is paramount. To stay informed about future recalls, download the Australian Product Safety app or visit the [official Product Safety website](https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/various-toys-containing-button-batteries) regularly.
This free tool provides instant notifications about significant recalls, giving you the ability to take prompt action. Ensure your household remains a safe and healthy space for everyone.
### Final Thoughts
Toy recalls like this one should not be taken lightly. With the Buddy and Barney line of toys failing to comply with mandatory button battery safety standards, parents must act swiftly to prevent potential harm. Always check for safety certifications and warnings before purchasing battery-operated items, and remain vigilant about recall alerts.
**Stay informed. Stay proactive. Stay safe.**