# Major Recall Alert: Flashing Necklaces and Rings Recalled for Button Battery Risks
Pacific Wholesalers Australia Pty Ltd has issued an urgent recall for their **Flashing Necklaces and Flashing Rings** due to serious safety concerns. These products fail to comply with mandatory standards for button/coin batteries, which may put young children at risk of injury or harm. If you or your family own these novelty jewellery items, it’s crucial to take immediate action to prevent accidents and ensure everyone’s safety. Keep reading to learn why this recall matters, what steps you need to take, and how to stay informed of future recalls.
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## Why This Recall is Important
In Australia, **button and coin batteries pose life-threatening risks**, particularly to children. If swallowed or lodged in a child’s body, these small batteries can cause severe internal burns or even fatalities within hours. The recalled **Flashing Necklaces and Flashing Rings** contain button/coin batteries that:
- **Are not adequately secured**, making them easily accessible to children.
- Lack the required **mandatory safety warnings** on the packaging or product.
Without secure battery compartments and appropriate warnings, these products violate Australian safety regulations and create a significant hazard for consumers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) emphasizes the importance of adhering to strict standards to prevent tragic incidents involving children and button batteries.
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## Details of the Recall
Here’s everything you need to know about this product recall:
- **Brand**: Pacific Wholesalers Australia Pty Ltd
- **Products Affected**: Flashing Necklace and Flashing Ring
- **Recall Issue**: Non-compliance with mandatory standards for button/coin batteries. The battery compartments are not secured, and essential safety warnings are missing.
- **Key Risk**: Button/coin batteries could be accessible to young children, posing a serious ingestion hazard.
- **Date Announced**: August 2024
- **Official Action**: Consumers are urged to stop using these products immediately and take necessary precautions to prevent access by children.
Images of the affected products and additional information are available on the [Product Safety Australia website](https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/novelty-jewellery-%E2%80%93-flashing-necklaces-and-flashing-rings).
Images of the recalled items include:
- [ACCC safety logo](https://www.productsafety.gov.au/sites/www.productsafety.gov.au/files/styles/large/public/2024-08/logo-accc-rgb-landscape-full-colour.png?itok=vBiECkD5)
- [Santa design flashing ring](https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/media_library/private/Santa%20ring.jpg?itok=_AXn5mzv)
- [Bulb design flashing necklace](https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/media_library/private/flashing%20necklace%20-%20bulb%20design_0.jpg?itok=i8X6pwUu)
- [Star design flashing necklace](https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/media_library/private/flashing%20necklace%20-%20star%20design_0.jpg?itok=wTFh_N94)
Be cautious if you’ve purchased these items for young children or as novelty gifts.
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## What You Should Do
If you own the Flashing Necklace or Flashing Ring, follow these steps immediately:
1. **Stop using the product.** Avoid giving it to children under any circumstances.
2. **Place the item out of reach of children** to prevent accidental access.
3. **Contact Pacific Wholesalers Australia Pty Ltd** to arrange a refund or further assistance.
Taking swift action can prevent potential accidents and injuries caused by unsecured button batteries.
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## Stay Safe – Get Instant Recall Alerts
Recalls like these highlight the importance of staying informed about product safety. Download the **Australian Product Safety app** to receive instant alerts on recalls and updates for a wide range of consumer products. Ensure your household is equipped with the latest knowledge to protect your family from unexpected hazards. [Visit the official recall page here](https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/novelty-jewellery-%E2%80%93-flashing-necklaces-and-flashing-rings) for more details.
Your safety is our priority. Act now and stay informed!