KC Imports and Exports Recalls Mini Laser Pointer Keychains
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KC Imports and Exports is recalling 9,600 Laser & LED Light Mini Laser Pointer Keychains due to the risk of serious injury or death from battery ingestion and violation of mandatory safety standards.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on August 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. 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.
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What Happened
KC Imports and Exports is recalling Laser & LED Light Mini Laser Pointer Keychains because they violate the mandatory safety standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries. The button batteries can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard. The packaging and product also lack the warnings required under Reese's Law.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Laser & LED Light Mini Laser Pointer Keychains with model number KKC-6071. The model number is printed on the product packaging. The keychains were sold individually and packaged in a case of 24. They come in various colors including blue, white, red, black, green and purple. Labeling wrapped around the laser is a silver sticker with black and silver lettering that reads: "HJ, DANGER, LASER RADIATION, AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE, LASER DIODE, Wavelength: 630-650nm Max. Output: <5mW, class IIIa LASER PRODUCT." A total of 9,600 units were sold at gas stations and discount stores nationwide and online at https://www.divaatheartsj.com from June 2025 through June 2026 for about 42 cents per unit. The importer is KC IMPORTS AND EXPORTS, Inc., of Vernon, California.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the recalled laser keychains immediately and contact KC Import and Export for a refund. To receive a refund, email a photo of the products disposed of in the trash to kcimport90058@hotmail.com. Button cell batteries are hazardous and should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures. Consumers may contact KC Import and Export at 323-268-2803 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or email at kcimport90058@hotmail.com for more information.
Why This Matters
When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.
Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/KC-Imports-and-Exports-Recalls-Mini-Laser-Pointer-Keychains-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Consumer-Products-with-Button-Cell-Batteries (CPSC Recall Number: 26673)
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