More than 31,000 wristbands handed out at the AFL Grand Final recalled over button battery fears

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BREAKING: More than 31,000 light up wristbands handed out to fans at the AFL Grand Final have been recalled over fears button batteries inside the devices could seriously harm or kill young children. 9News

Richmond fans celebrate at the end of the game during the 2020 AFL Grand Final match between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on October 24, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. Fans who received the wristbands and want further information are being encouraged to contact the Australian Football League directly.

Deputy Chair of the ACCC Delia Rickard said if swallowed, a button battery can cause a chemical reaction in a child's throat and burn through their stomach."Button batteries can be incredibly dangerous, especially for children five years of age and under," Ms Rickard said. "They are tiny, shiny and similar in size to some lollies, making them very attractive to young children."If you think a child has swallowed or inserted a button battery, contact the Poisons Information Centre onfor 24/7 fast, expert advice. You will be directed to an appropriate medical facility that can manage the injury. Prompt action is critical. Do not wait for symptoms to develop.

Children are often unable to effectively communicate that they have swallowed or inserted a button battery and may have no symptoms. If you suspect a child has swallowed or inserted a button battery, you should ask for an x-ray from a hospital emergency department to make sure.

 

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