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HP’s financial calculator recalled

HP 17bII+ Financial Calculator has been recalled because the product packaging contains loosely packaged button/coin batteries and may release more than one battery at a time.

The packaging is not resistant to being opened by young children.

There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button batteries and swallow or place them inside their body.

Severe or fatal injuries can happen in two hours or less.

This product was sold online nationally by Officeworks, Amazon, Green Triangle, Calculatorworld, SBA Office National, Office Products Depot Gold Coast and Office National Hobart between 1 October 2019 and 15 November 2023.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children.

Consumers should return the product to their place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information, consumers can contact CalcsPlus by phone on 03 7064 1212.

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