Finger Light Toys Recalled Over Battery Ingestion Risk

Product Recalls - September 23, 2026

Cade California Electronic Issues Recall for Popular Finger Light Toys Because They Pose Major Risk of Serious Injury or Death for Young Children

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2026) – A recall has been issued for the Finger Light Toys because they can pose a major risk of serious injury or death if a child were to ingest the batteries for the toy.

The recall was issued on September 10, 2026. An estimated 179,000 units were sold prior to the recall. The complete name of the product is the “Cade California Electronic Projecting Finger Light Toys.”

According to the recall notice issued by the CPSC, the recalled finger light toys violate mandatory safety standards because they contain button cell batteries that are easily accessible by children.

The real danger comes if a child were to accidentally swallow one of the button cell batteries. This could cause them to suffer serious internal injuries that would require surgery.

In severe cases, the child could even die due to their injuries.

Liability for Defective Children’s Toys in California

Companies that create consumer products have a legal obligation to ensure that those products are reasonably safe. In California, strict product liability may apply if a product sold had some type of manufacturing, design, or marketing defect. California Courts — CACI No. 1200 also imposes a number of requirements related to children’s toys. Among other things, toys that use button cell batteries should not allow those batteries to be easily accessed by children. Courts will take into consideration numerous factors when evaluating liability for any accident involving a child’s toy with button batteries.

  • It matters whether or not the compartment is likely to remain secure during normal use.
  • Another important consideration is whether or not the batteries would remain inaccessible during all of the foreseeable ways that a child might handle the toy.
  • Courts will also examine any third-party testing and certification that was completed involving the toy.
  • They will also consider whether the toy at the center of the legal claim had sufficient warnings to let parents know about the presence of button cell batteries.

When a product manufacturer creates a toy that has a propensity to cause harm during its foreseeable use, this could form the basis of a product liability claim. Consider, for example, Bojorquez v. House of Toys, Inc., 62 Cal. App. 3d 930 (1976). That case involved a child that sustained an eye injury after being hit by a projectile from a toy slingshot. Attorneys for the plaintiff argued that the manufacturer sold the product without any type of adequate warning. The court ultimately held that the toy slingshot was not defective because the risk of eye injury from the projectile was obvious and well understood.

Button Cell Battery Safety and Evidence Preservation After an Accident

Accidents involving button cell batteries are unfortunately extremely common. One 2022 Pediatrics study found that there were an estimated 70,322 children under the age of 18 who required emergency room care after ingesting a battery from 2010 through 2019. Children who are treated at these emergency rooms routinely suffered major burn injuries to their esophagus or required surgery. It is important that evidence is properly preserved after any accident involving a button cell battery.

  • The product that caused the injury should be stored in a secure location where it is not likely to cause additional harm.
  • All of the packaging that the products came in should be photographed and stored as well.
  • Medical records related to any child’s injuries are also important and can help reveal the extent of their damages.
  • Parents of any child that is injured should request an independent investigation by an attorney experienced in product liability claims.

It can be difficult to know where to begin if your child has been injured by a consumer product. This is particularly true for any accident where a child has ingested a button cell battery. Companies have known for a long time about the serious risks that these batteries posed to small children. Despite this, many companies have knowingly continued to produce products that violate mandatory safety standards. The parents of any child harmed by a defective toy may be able to pursue some measure of accountability through a civil claim.

Getting Legal Help for Injuries Caused by Defective Toys 

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were very concerned to hear about the safety issues with the Cade California Electronic Projecting Finger Light Toys. It is our sincere hope that all the affected toys will be successfully recalled before any child is seriously injured or killed. Parents should not have to worry that the ordinary toys and products that they purchased for their children could become lethal hazards.

Has your child been injured after ingesting a button cell battery? You may have legal recourse. Our team of experienced product liability attorneys is here to support you. We are committed to helping victims get the medical and financial assistance that they need to recover and move forward with their lives. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here to serve your needs. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.