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CPSC orders recall of hundreds of thousands of Amazon finger‑light toys over battery swallowing risk

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled hundreds of thousands of finger‑light toys sold on Amazon after warning that their button‑cell batteries can be swallowed or cause burns.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall covering hundreds of thousands of children's finger‑light toys that were sold on Amazon.

The agency warned that the button‑cell batteries powering the toys pose a swallowing hazard and can cause burns if punctured, prompting the recall.

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Why This Matters

The recall underscores the danger that small button‑cell batteries pose to children, highlighting a broader consumer‑product safety issue. Parents and caregivers must check for recalled items to prevent accidental ingestion or burns, while retailers face pressure to ensure safer toy designs and swift removal of hazardous products from the market.

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