# Major Recall Alert: Light Up Clog Shoes Recalled Due to Button Battery Safety Risk
Best & Less has issued an urgent recall of its light-up clog shoes after it was revealed that the product may not comply with Australia’s mandatory standards for items containing button or coin batteries. The recall highlights a serious safety concern: the light component can detach from the shoe, exposing small parts, including button batteries, which pose a choking, ingestion, or serious injury hazard to children.
Below, we’ve outlined everything you need to know about this recall, including details about the affected product, what you should do, and how to stay updated on important product safety alerts.
## Why This Recall is Important
Button batteries are small, powerful energy sources found in many consumer products. However, when these batteries are exposed or easily accessible, they present a significant safety risk for children:
- **Choking Hazard**: Children can accidentally swallow button batteries.
- **Serious Internal Injuries**: When ingested, button batteries can cause severe burns or internal damage within hours.
- **Fatal Risk**: Tragically, incidents involving button batteries have resulted in fatalities in Australia and globally.
This recall underscores the importance of ensuring compliance with Australia's mandatory safety regulations for all products containing button or coin batteries.
## Recall Details
Here are the key details regarding the Best & Less light-up clog shoe recall:
- **Brand**: Best & Less
- **Product**: Light-Up Clog Shoes
- **Reason for Recall**: The light feature can come loose from the shoe, releasing small parts, including a button battery. These parts pose a choking and ingestion risk to children.
- **Product Risk**: Non-compliance with mandatory safety standards for products containing button/coin batteries.
- **Date of Recall Announcement**: [Insert readable date here, e.g., October 2023]
For more information or to view official recall details, visit the [Australian Product Safety website](https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/light-up-clog-shoes).
## What You Should Do
Consumers are strongly urged to take immediate action if they’ve purchased the recalled clogs. Here’s what you need to do:
- **Stop Using the Product**: Immediately discontinue use of the light-up clogs.
- **Keep Out of Reach of Children**: Ensure the product is stored in a secure location, away from children, to prevent any risk of exposure to loose parts or button batteries.
- **Return for a Refund**: Return the product to any Best & Less store for a full refund.
Taking these preventive steps will reduce the risk of any accidents or injuries linked to the defective product.
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For further updates and official information on this specific recall, visit the official [Australian Product Safety website](https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/light-up-clog-shoes). Protecting your family starts with awareness. Be informed. Be proactive. Stay safe.
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This light-up shoe recall emphasizes the importance of stringent product safety standards. Ensure that you act immediately and keep checking for updates to protect your loved ones.