Risks to children have triggered an urgent national recall of popular Halloween items just 10 days out from October 31, with safety authorities warning of serious injuries and even death.
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) confirmed the affected products were sold at Coles and The Reject Shop, and include an LED bouncing ball, a novelty candle, and a light-up tombstone.
Coles Halloween LED bouncing ball
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The ACCC said Coles supermarkets sold Halloween LED light-up bouncing balls between October 1 and 9, 2025.
The product does not comply with mandatory safety standards for items containing button or coin batteries.
“The packaging is missing critical warnings about the dangers of these batteries to children and what to do if they are swallowed,” ACCC said.
“Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button or coin batteries inside their bodies.“Serious injury can occur in as little as two hours and the results can be fatal.
“In Australia, children have suffered serious injuries or died from swallowing button/coin batteries.”
Buyers are urged to stop using the product immediately and keep it away from children.
Sold at Coles nationwide, these LED Halloween bouncing balls are being recalled over missing button battery safety warnings. Credit: ACCCThe Reject Shop skeleton candle
The Reject Shop has recalled its Halloween-themed 2-wick candle, shaped like a skeleton in a coffin.
Sold nationally between September 2 and October 8, the candle wicks may be placed too close to the edge of the container, which can cause it to overheat, crack and potentially catch fire.
Incidents have already occurred, and the product poses a fire hazard and risk of burns, ACCC confirmed.
Shoppers can return the candle to any Reject Shop store for a full refund. No proof of purchase is required.
This two-wick Halloween candle sold at The Reject Shop may overheat and ignite during use. Credit: 7NEWSLight-up tombstone
The ACCC has also recalled a 9cm light-up tombstone sold internationally and online between September 30, 2021 and September 11, 2025.
The battery compartment is not secure, meaning children can access the button batteries inside.
The product also lacks required safety warnings.
Parents are urged to stop using the tombstone immediately and not remove the batteries.
This Halloween tombstone sold online has a faulty battery compartment. Credit: ACCC
If you think a child has swallowed a button battery, call triple-0.
You can also call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 for more information.
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