Insectimo hygrometer Recall (July 2026)
Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death.
| What | Insectimo hygrometer |
|---|---|
| Brand | Insectimo |
| The hazard | 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 2 hours and the results can be fatal. In Australia, children have suffered serious injuries or died from swallowing… |
| Sold at | Pet Circle, Kellyville Pets |
| Where it was sold | Nationally · Online |
| On sale | 1 February 2023 - 30 June 2026 |
| Recalled by | KPHB PTY LTD |
| Made in | China |
| Contact | KPHB Pty Ltd Call: 02 9646 1242 Email: [email protected] |
| Category | Button batteries · Pet equipment |
| Recall date | 2026-07-22 |
What was recalled
Hydrometer and temperature gauge for stick insects.
Why it was recalled
The product doesn’t comply with the mandatory standard for products containing button/coin batteries.
The packaging is missing warning information about
- the dangers of button/coin batteries to children
- what to do when a person suspects someone has swallowed or placed a button/coin battery inside any part of their body.
What to do
- Stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
- Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- If you are unable to return the product to the place of purchase, contact KPHB Pty Ltd to arrange the return of the product and a full refund.
Source: the official Product Safety Australia recall notice, published 2026-07-22. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.
Source: ACCC © Commonwealth of Australia, used under CC BY 4.0.