An official ACCC notice concerns Compass Lensatic. If young children gain access to the button battery and ingest it, they may suffer internal burn injuries, which can result in serious illness and even death. Additionally, the button battery may pose a choking hazard to young children. Published 2018-10-30.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and dispose of it safely. University Cooperative Bookshop Limited has ceased trading and is now in liquidation. Please note, the business currently operating under the name Australian Geographic is a separate entity and so cannot assist consumers with this recall.
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ab260376-cbee-4b9f-aa71-d3ced8004b27
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2018-10-30
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If young children gain access to the button battery and ingest it, they may suffer internal burn injuries, which can result in serious illness and even death. Additionally, the button battery may pose a choking hazard to young children.
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