Recall of tealights sold at The Reject Shop

Button batteries can cause severe harm if swallowed, usually by small children. Picture: ON FILE

An array of different flameless LED tealight products sold at The Reject Shop stores across the country have been recalled.

The battery compartment of the products may not be secure. The cover may detach when pulled, and the battery could become accessible.

There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button batteries and swallow or insert them. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in two hours or less.

Consumers should stop using the affected products immediately and store them out of the reach of children.

Consumers should return their product to their place of purchase to receive a refund.

For further information, consumers can email The Reject Shop at qa@rejectshop.com.au or visit www.rejectshop.com.au.

The affected products are:

Flameless LED Tealights (20 pack) TRS code:30126208; batch codes: 230401, 230430, 230530 & 230630; barcode: 9336672551658 Dates sold: 30 May 2023 – 6 October 2023

Flameless LED Tealights (4 pack) TRS code:30126209; batch codes: 230430 & 230630; barcode: 9336672551665 Dates sold: 30 May 2023 – 6 October 2023

Halloween T-Lights (4 pack) TRS code: 30130888; batch code: 230605; barcode 9336672577344 Dates sold: 5 September 2023 – 6 October 2023