Petmate Recalls Pet Zone Pet Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Button Cell Batteries; Sold Exclusively at Menards
HazardThe recalled pet toys violate the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries as required by Reese's Law because the LED-illuminated plastic sphere can break upon impact, making the button cell batteries easily accessible to children, posing an ingestion hazard. Swallowed batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.
Photos: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) (resized), as shown in the official notice
- Model / type
- Not published
- Barcode
- Not published
- Sold by
- Not published
- Published
- 7 August 2025
- Issued by
- CPSC (US)
- Reference
- 25421
What to do
- Stop using the product and keep it away from children.
- Check the brand, model and barcode above against your product.
- Follow the official notice for returns, refunds or repairs.
How to find the model number, batch code and barcode
- Model number
- Usually on a label or sticker on the product itself (underside, back or frame), on the box, or in the manual. It may be called model, type, style or item number.
- Batch or lot code
- Printed or stamped on the packaging or product, often next to a date. On formula and baby food it is usually on the base or side of the tin or pack, near the best-before date.
- Barcode
- The 8 to 14 digits printed under the bars on the packaging. Type them into the check box on this page to compare them with the notices.
A notice names the product by some or all of these. If your brand matches but you cannot find the model, batch or barcode, treat it as a possible match and read the official notice or contact the maker.