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Nationwide recall issued for ‘Light up’ toys due to batteries

A nationwide recall has been issued for various light-up toys due to batteries that kids can swallow.

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APPEALS ISSUED A RULING REQUIRING WOMEN TO HAVE AN IN-PERSON VISIT TO OBTAIN THE DRUG. NOW RECALL GOING OUT TO MORE THAN 100,000 LIGHT UP CHILDREN’S TOYS THAT INCLUDES WANDS, NECKLACES, STICKS, HEADBANDS AND MORE SOLD BY THE Z, M, C GROUP. THOSE ITEMS ARE ON YOUR SCREEN. OFFICIALS SAY THE BATTERIES INSIDE CAN BE EASILY ACCESSED BY KIDS, LEADING THEM TO POSSIBLY SWALLOW THEM. THEY WERE SOLD AT VARIOUS DISCOUNT STORES, SOLD AS THE LIGHT UP PRODUCTS NATIONWIDE FROM MAY 23RD TO LAST MONTH.

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Nationwide recall issued for ‘Light up’ toys due to batteries

Sold by the ZMC Group in Los Angeles, the toys violate mandatory safety standards.

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Updated: 4:14 PM CDT May 13, 2026

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Light-up toys sold by the ZMC Group of Los Angeles have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission because they violate mandatory safety standards. The toys contain button cell batteries that children can easily remove and swallow, causing serious injuries, internal chemical burns, or even death. No incidents or injuries have been reported.Here’s a list of the toys in question by the ZMC Group:Assorted Colors Light-up SticksLight-up Halloween WandsLight-up Halo Flower HeadbandsLight-up Devil Horns HeadbandsLight-up Polka Dot Bow HeadbandsLED Light-up Flying DiscsLite-Up MaracasLight-up Yo-yosCardpack Flashing Whistle NecklacesThe toys, made in China, were sold at discount stores nationwide from May 2023 through April 2026 for about $1. Consumers should stop using the toys immediately and take them away from children and throw them out, or call ZMC Group (1-888-407-3225 Monday-Friday 9:30 am-5:30 pm PT) or email them at recallzmctoy@gmail.com for a full refund.

Light-up toys sold by the ZMC Group of Los Angeles have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission because they violate mandatory safety standards.

The toys contain button cell batteries that children can easily remove and swallow, causing serious injuries, internal chemical burns, or even death. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

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Here’s a list of the toys in question by the ZMC Group:

  • Assorted Colors Light-up Sticks
  • Light-up Halloween Wands
  • Light-up Halo Flower Headbands
  • Light-up Devil Horns Headbands
  • Light-up Polka Dot Bow Headbands
  • LED Light-up Flying Discs
  • Lite-Up Maracas
  • Light-up Yo-yos
  • Cardpack Flashing Whistle Necklaces

The toys, made in China, were sold at discount stores nationwide from May 2023 through April 2026 for about $1.

Consumers should stop using the toys immediately and take them away from children and throw them out, or call ZMC Group (1-888-407-3225 Monday-Friday 9:30 am-5:30 pm PT) or email them at recallzmctoy@gmail.com for a full refund.

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