Reading Lamp Recall Puts Button-Battery Risk Back In View

A newly listed Product Safety NZ recall has put button-battery safety back in front of households and retailers.

The recall covers the Out Of The Blue Reading Lamp, which Product Safety NZ says contains a button battery that is not properly secured. The agency warns that a child may be able to access and remove the battery, creating a risk of severe internal burns, serious injury or death if swallowed or inserted.

The affected lamp carries GTIN 4029811293124 and SKU 57-9603. Product Safety NZ says it was sold at listed retailers between 26 March and 12 June 2026, including pharmacies, garden centres, Paper Plus, Mitre 10 Crofton Downs, Transport World, Horowhenua District Council and other local outlets.

Consumers are being told to stop using the lamp immediately, keep it away from children and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund. Splosh Australia Pty Ltd is listed as the supplier, with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment named as the responsible agency.

The recall is narrow, but the warning is wider. Button-battery products can look ordinary in the home, which is why secure compartments and fast action after any suspected swallowing matter.