12" LCD Writing Tablet Recall

Source: ACCC · Australia

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Fidget & Co. 12" LCD writing tablets for children are recalled due to non-compliance with button/coin battery safety standards and missing warnings.

What this ACCC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by ACCC on August 1, 2026 and geographically references Australia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.

Areazine pairs this record with the original agency URL so you can check the primary source before acting. Its related labels are recall, product-safety, accc, Button batteries.

What Happened

The 12" LCD writing tablet does not comply with mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries. The product has not been tested and its packaging lacks required warning information about the dangers of button/coin batteries to children and what to do if one is swallowed or inserted.

Which Products Are Affected

LCD writing tablet for children sold by Fidget & Co.

What You Should Do

Stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Contact Fidget & Co. via email at info@fidgetandco.com.au to arrange a full refund. Phone contact: 0411 137 374.

Why This Matters

Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button or coin batteries inside their bodies, with serious injury possible in as little as 2 hours.

Source

ACCC Product Safety Recall

Original source: ACCC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this ACCC product recall.

What is this ACCC product recall about?
Fidget & Co. 12" LCD writing tablets for children are recalled due to non-compliance with button/coin battery safety standards and missing warnings.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ACCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Australia. Check with ACCC for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Product Recalls updates?
Browse the full Product Recalls feed on Areazine at areazine.com/au/recalls/product/ for the latest updates from ACCC and other agencies.