Over 420,000 Chinese-Made Toys Recalled in the U.S. Over Non-Compliant Button Batteries

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recently issued two consecutive toy recall notices involving button batteries, together covering more than 420,000 units. Both recalls were triggered by non-compliant button batteries in the products, in violation of ASTM F963 and Reese's Law (button-battery warning and child-resistant requirements). No injuries have been reported in either case to date.

ZMC Group expands recall of 245,000 light-up toys

The largest recall comes from toy importer ZMC Group Inc. (Los Angeles). The company announced an expanded recall of several battery-powered light-up children's toys, totaling approximately 245,124 units. Notably, 124,560 of these units were already recalled on May 7, 2026, so this is a recall expansion.

The recall covers five products:

• 19.4-inch Mexican-flag-themed light-up wand (item no. SS041-M)

• Light-up unicorn headband (item no. G02-UN)

• Light-up multicolor jelly rings (item no. PS270)

• Light-up clear jelly rings (item no. PS271)

• Heart-balloon flower magic wand (item no. 777-1)

These products were sold mainly through Diva at Heart, covering California, Texas, Oregon, Mississippi, and Arizona, as well as through various distributors, retail stores, and the Diva at Heart website. They were sold from October 2018 to July 2026 and manufactured in China.

The CPSC advises consumers who own these products to stop using them immediately, keep them away from children, and contact ZMC Group for a full refund. As instructed, they should remove the batteries and mark the product "RECALLED" with a marker or draw a large "X" on it.

Cade California recalls nearly 180,000 finger lights

On the same day, California Cade Electronic, LLC of Hacienda Heights, California, announced a recall of approximately 179,739 Cade California electronic projection finger flashlights. Each product comes in a box of 50 units in four colors—white, blue, red, and green. The front of the packaging is printed with "California Cade Electronic" and "Finger Flashlights", and each finger light contains three button batteries.

The products were sold on Amazon from March 2015 to July 2026, priced between $5 and $16, and were also manufactured in China. The CPSC advises consumers to stop using them, contact the seller for a full refund, and dispose of the products as hazardous waste.

The same root cause: inadequate button-battery access control

Both recalls point to the same root cause: button-battery access that fails to meet safety requirements. For light-up toys, finger lights, and electronic accessories exported to the United States, Reese's Law has become a hard threshold—a reminder that manufacturers and importers should no longer treat the battery compartment as a minor detail.

Key compliance points for battery-operated toys

• Battery compartments must require a tool (e.g., a screwdriver) or at least two independent/forceful motions to open.

• Product and packaging must carry the required button-battery warning labels and statements.

• Designs must meet ASTM F963 and 16 CFR Part 1263 (Reese's Law) before shipment.

• Conduct third-party lab testing and retain reports for customs and retailer audits.