Urgent recall of Hungry Jack's children's toy after button battery concern

Hungry Jacks is at the centre of a toy recall. Picture by Shutterstock

A toy in a Hungry Jack's children's meal promoting The Garfield Movie has been recalled.

The 'Burping Garfield', a cat-shaped plastic toy that makes burping sounds when activated, did not meet button battery standards under the Australian Consumer Law.

The product does not include the required warning information.

The toy at the centre of the controversy. Picture by ACCC

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission found a "risk of choking, serious injury or death if young children gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body".

Since the 1980s, the dismembered plastic remains of Garfield phones have been washing onto the Iroise coast in Brittany. It wasn't until 2019 that locals found out where the phones were coming from.

Consumers are advised to stop using the product and place the toy out of reach of children.

They can also return the toy to their nearest Hungry Jack's restaurant for a free replacement non-battery toy. For more information, consumers can contact Hungry Jack's by calling 1300 852 326 or emailing hja.customerservice@hungryjacks.com.au

The Garfield Movie is a 2024 American animated adventure comedy film based on the comic strip Garfield created by Jim Davis.

Carla Mascarenhas

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Carla Mascarenhas is the NSW correspondent covering breaking news, state politics and investigations. She is based in Sydney. Contact her on carla.mascarenhas@austcommunitymedia.com.au