LOS ANGELES — ZMC Group expanded a recall of light-up children's toys to include approximately 245,124 units due to a risk of button battery ingestion causing severe injury or death. The expansion increases the total number of recalled items from the 124,560 units included in a previous recall action.

The recalled toys contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children, violating mandatory safety standards for children's toys. Swallowing the button cell or coin batteries in the recalled toys can cause internal chemical burns and death. No injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled toys.

The recall includes 124,560 units that were previously recalled on May 7, 2026. The additional units bring the total to approximately 245,124. ZMC Group Inc. is located in Los Angeles, California.

Consumers should stop using the toys immediately and contact ZMC Group for a full refund. Consumers can contact ZMC Group via email at recallzmctoy@gmail.com.

Why It Matters

The expansion of the recall shows the ongoing risk posed by button cell batteries in children's products. These small power sources can cause fatal internal injuries if ingested, making accessible battery compartments a critical safety violation. The increase in recalled units indicates that the scope of the distribution defect was broader than initially identified in May 2026.

The recall affects consumers across multiple states, including California, Texas, Oregon, Mississippi, and Arizona, where the toys were primarily sold. By expanding the recall to include units sold through various distributors and online channels between October 2018 and July 2026, the action addresses a prolonged period of potential exposure. The mandate for immediate cessation of use and the provision of full refunds aim to mitigate the risk of severe injury or death associated with these products.

Timeline

On September 10, 2026, ZMC Group Inc. was noted as being located in Los Angeles, California. On the same date, ZMC Group expanded a recall of light-up children's toys to include approximately 245,124 units. Also on September 10, 2026, it was established that the toys were sold at Diva at Heart primarily in California, Texas, Oregon, Mississippi, and Arizona, as well as through various distributors, retail stores, and online from October 2018 through July 2026.

On September 10, 2026, the determination was made that the recalled toys contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children, violating mandatory safety standards for children's toys. On that same date, it was confirmed that swallowing the button cell or coin batteries in the recalled toys can cause internal chemical burns and death. The recalled products were identified on September 10, 2026, as including a Mexican flag theme foam stick, a unicorn headband, assorted colors and transparent jelly rings, and heart shaped balloon flowers.

The recall includes 124,560 units that were previously recalled on May 7, 2026. On September 10, 2026, consumers were advised that they can contact ZMC Group via email at recallzmctoy@gmail.com.