ZMC Group Recalls Multiple Light Up Toys Due to Battery Ingestion Risk
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ZMC Group is recalling about 124,560 battery-operated light up toys because they violate safety standards, posing a risk of serious injury or death if batteries are ingested by children.
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This notice was issued by CPSC on May 7, 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
ZMC Group is recalling various battery-operated toys because they contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children, potentially leading to ingestion and causing serious injuries or death. The toys violate the mandatory federal safety standard for toys.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall includes the following ZMC Group battery-operated toys: 19.4" Assorted Colors Light Up Stick (Item # 885S-01/02), Light Up Halloween Wands (Item # 777-HW), Light Up Halo Flower Headband (Item # G06-2L), Light Up Devil Horns Headband (Item # G03-C), Light Up Polka Dot Bow Headband (Item # G01-1), LED Light Up Flying Disc (Item # UFO), Lite-Up Maraca (Item # 668-23), Light Up Yo-Yo (Item # 9987B), and Cardpack Flashing Whistle Necklace (Item # ZS166). About 124,560 units were sold at various discount stores nationwide from May 2023 through April 2026 for about $1 each. All batch numbers for these products are included in the recall.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the toys, take them away from children, and contact ZMC Group for a full refund. To proceed, remove the batteries, break each component in half or write 'RECALLED' or a large 'X' on the product with a permanent marker, and submit a photo of the destroyed or marked pieces to recallzmctoy@gmail.com. For assistance, call ZMC Group toll-free at 888-407-3225 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.zmcgroupinc.com and click 'Recall' for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall underscores the serious risks associated with button cell batteries in children's toys, emphasizing the need for compliance with safety standards to prevent potential injuries or fatalities. It affects a large number of units sold nationwide, highlighting ongoing concerns about toy safety.
Source
This information is from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). For more details, visit: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/ZMC-Group-Recalls-Multiple-Light-Up-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys (CPSC Recall ID: 10757).
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