Petmate Recalls Pet Zone Pet Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from In Recall 2025
Issued August 7, 2025
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 — recalled per CPSC on 8/7/2025. Reason: The 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..
What to do right now
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Stop using it
Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.
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Verify the match
Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.
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Return or dispose
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.
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Clean prep surfaces
Wash any utensils, cutting boards, or containers that touched the product with hot soapy water.
Verified source
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Summary of the official CPSC notice issued August 7, 2025. Last synced Apr 27, 2026. View on cpsc.gov
What's recalled
This recall involves Pet Zone-branded Laser Pointer & LED Ball pet toys, sold with six preinstalled button cell batteries. The laser pointer is white with blue paw prints and measures about 2.9 inches long. "Danger" and "Accession No. 2430278-000" are printed on a silver label located on the laser pointer tube. The motion-activated LED ball is clear and measures about 1.6 inches in diameter. The "PET ZONE" logo and "LASER POINTER & LED BALL" are printed on the front of the product packaging and "Item #:15712EAM" on the back.
Why it was recalled
The 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.
Where was it sold1 state
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 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 recall still active?
Yes, this recall is currently active as of August 7, 2025. Do not use or consume the affected product.
How do I know if my 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 is affected?
All units of 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 matching the description above are affected.
What should I do if I have the recalled 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?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.