Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers Recalled Over Battery Ingestion Hazard

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 24, 2025) – Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers were recalled because they can pose a risk of serious injury or death to small children.

The recall was issued on August 25, 2025. Roughly 10,100 units were sold prior to the recall.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers have small button cell batteries. This violates a mandatory safety standard because button cell batteries can be easily accessed by children.

There is the risk that children will swallow the button cell batteries, which can cause serious injuries. Among other things, swallowing these batteries can lead to chemical burns and death.

No injuries have been reported at this time. The affected devices were initially manufactured in China.

Liability for Injuries Caused by Consumer Products

Companies that make toys and other products for young children have a legal obligation to ensure that these products are reasonably safe. They must take into consideration all of the ways that children are likely to use and abuse toys. Among other things, toys should not fracture into tiny pieces that can be ingested. It is critical that toys do not have button cell batteries. Ingesting these batteries can cause serious injuries.

  • Chemical Burns: Swallowing button cell batteries can lead to severe chemical burns in all parts of a person’s throat.
  • Infection: Damage to a person’s esophagus can lead to life-threatening infections and even death.
  • Suffocation: A button cell battery can become lodged in a person’s airways and restrict their breathing, which poses a suffocation risk.

There are federal standards that prohibit button cells from being easily accessible by children. If a company fails to adhere to federal safety standards, this could form the basis of a product liability claim. A company could also be liable through a failure to warn claim. Companies can be responsible for injuries if they fail to warn consumers about the non-obvious dangers associated with the use of their products.

Steps to Take After Injuries Involving Button Cell Batteries

Accidents involving children swallowing button cell batteries are very common. According to STAT PEARLS, “56,535 button battery ingestions were reported to the National Poison Data System from 1985–2009. 68.1% occurred in children who were younger than six years and 20.3% in children who were aged 6 through 19 years. American Poison Control Centers report over 3300 ingestions each year.” It is important that certain steps are taken after any injury involving children’s products.

  • Evidence Preservation: The device that caused the injury should be stored in a secure location where it is not likely to cause additional harm.
  • Medical Support: Victims should seek medical support as early as possible. Swallowing a button cell battery can lead to a life-threatening medical condition.
  • Medical Records: All medical records related to an injury should be preserved. These can prove to be valuable for insurance purposes and legal claims.
  • Legal Support: The family of any child injured by a button cell battery should seek legal support as soon as possible. An attorney can take steps to preserve evidence and get victims the medical and financial support that they deserve.

Many parents will blame themselves if their child is injured by some toy. But the truth of the matter is that many of these accidents are the result of faulty design. Companies may choose to not follow safety standards. This needlessly puts kids at risk. The family of any child injured by a consumer product may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.

Getting Legal Help After Injuries Involving Consumer Products

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the children and families who have been injured by button cell batteries. It is deeply concerning that Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers violate safety standards. Parents should not have to worry that the toys they buy for their kids could be lethal hazards.

Has your child been injured after ingesting button cell batteries in a toy or other product? You may have legal recourse. Our team of product liability attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.