04-06-2025
Urgent recalls of children's light-up clogs and Crocs Jibbitz Charms over button battery fears
Two popular children's products are being urgently recalled over fears they could lead to choking or even death.
Best & Less children's light-up clogs have been recalled after it was discovered they may not comply with mandatory standards for products containing button batteries, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said.
'The light component can separate from the shoe and liberate small parts, including the button battery,' the ACCC said.
'(There is a) risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body.'
The ACCC warned severe or fatal injuries could happen in two hours or less, and noted an incident had already occurred with the shoes.
The product was available for sale nationally and online from September 1, 2024 through to May 22, 2025, had a risk of
Consumers are told to stop using the product immediately and to keep out of reach of children, and to return them to any Best & Less store for a refund.
A recall has also been issued for Crocs LED Jibbitz Charms, which were available between June 22, 2022 until April 19, 2024 and sold nationally, international and online.
The item was recalled for not complying with the mandatory information standards for products containing button batteries.
The ACCC said consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries.
'Stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children,' they said.
'Dispose of the product in accordance with local requirements for disposal of batteries.'
