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RecallMay 7, 2026· Toys· Kids (3+)

ZMC Group Multiple Light Up Toys

Official title: ZMC Group Recalls Multiple Light Up Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys

Button battery
Recalled 19.4" Assorted Colors Light Up Stick (Item# 885S-01/02)
Recalled 19.4" Assorted Colors Light Up Stick (Item# 885S-01/02) · Photo: CPSC
Recalled Light Up Halloween Wands (Item# 777-HW)
Recalled Light Up Halloween Wands (Item# 777-HW) · Photo: CPSC
Recalled Light Up Halo Flower Headband (Item# G06-2L)
Recalled Light Up Halo Flower Headband (Item# G06-2L) · Photo: CPSC
Recalled Light Up Devil Horns Headband (Item# G03-C)
Recalled Light Up Devil Horns Headband (Item# G03-C) · Photo: CPSC

ZMC Group is recalling several battery-operated light-up toys, including light-up sticks, Halloween wands, headbands, a flying disc, maraca, yo-yo and whistle necklace, sold at discount stores nationwide. The toys' button cell batteries can be easily accessed by children, and if swallowed they can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns, and death.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the toys immediately, take them away from children and contact ZMC Group for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to remove the batteries, break each component in half or write "RECALLED" or a large "X" on the product with a permanent marker, and submit a photo of the destroyed/marked pieces to recallzmctoy@gmail.com. Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.

Contact: ZMC Group toll-free at 888-407-3225 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recallzmctoy@gmail.com or www.zmcgroupinc.com and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.

How common was it?

MajorAbout 124,560 sold, 2023–2026

Hundreds of thousands or millions sold. Check your home today.

Read the official CPSC notice →

Official notice

CPSC's own wording, unchanged.

Hazard

The recalled toys violate the mandatory safety standard for children's toys because the toy contains button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. If button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns, and death.

Sold at

Various discount stores nationwide from May 2023 through April 2026 for about $1.

Units

About 124,560

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Model numbers and UPCs

885S-01/02, 777-HW, G06-2L, G03-C, G01-1, 668-23, 9987B, ZS166

Brand

ZMC Group

From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, recalled May 7, 2026. The summary above is ours; for anything that matters, go by the official notice. Had a problem with this product? Report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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