A common item sold in Bunnings stores across the country has been pulled from shelves over fears it could injure or kill young children.
Product Safety Australia (PSA) has issued an urgent recall of the Inkbird digital food thermometer, which is sold in Bunnings Warehouse chains across Australia, both in-store and online.
The thermometer has the model number BG-HH2C.
According to the warning, the product does not meet mandatory standards for items with button or coin cells.
This digital food thermometer sold by Bunnings has been recalled. Image: Supplied
Customers are advised to stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. You can return it to Bunnings for a full refund.
“The battery packaging has not been tested as required by mandatory safety standards and may not be child-resistant,” the PSA warning states.
‘There is a risk of suffocation, serious internal burns or death for young children if they have access to button cell batteries and swallow them or place them inside their body.’
Serious or fatal injuries can occur in two hours or less.
Customers are advised to stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. You can return it to Bunnings for a full refund.
The thermometers were sold to customers between November 2022 and July 4, 2024.
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