Finger flashlight toys sold on Amazon, Walmart sites recalled over battery risks

Nearly 180,000 electronic finger light toys sold on Amazon were recalled over access to batteries that could cause serious injury or death, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.

The finger flashlights from California Cade Electronic "contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children," according to the recall notice posted Thursday. If swallowed, the batteries could serious injuries, like internal chemical burns and death, the notice says. No incidents or injuries were reported in the notice.

The recall involves approximately 179,739 units sold via Amazon.com between March 2015 and July 2026 for $5 to $16. The multicolored lights were sold in packs of 50, the recall states.

Those who purchased the product "should stop using the recalled toys immediately," and "properly dispose of" them, the recall notice says. The notice also includes a warning about button cell batteries.

"Button cell batteries are hazardous," the recall says. "Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures."

For a refund, consumers can send a photo of the product to ccecamazonservice@gmail.com.

Newsday reached out to the given contact and did not immediately receive a response.

Walmart also posted the recall, which states the toys were sold on its website.