CPSC Orders Immediate Disposal of Recolorable Light-Up Ghost Statues Over Deadly Battery Risk to Children

Families who purchased Recolorable Light-Up Ghost Statues online are being warned to stop using the product immediately due to a severe safety hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the ghost-themed decorations violate federal safety standards by allowing easy access to button cell batteries, which can cause serious internal injuries or death if swallowed by children.

The affected ghost statues, sold primarily through Amazon between September 2024 and April 2025 for around $27, include three LR44 button cell batteries housed in a bottom compartment that can be accessed without tools. The product also lacks mandatory warning labels required by Reese’s Law, which aims to prevent life-threatening ingestion incidents involving small batteries. Despite repeated requests from CPSC, the China-based seller, Jia Yao Dian Zi Shen Zhen You Xian Gong Si, has not issued a recall or provided any remedy.

The product was marketed as a creative holiday toy, packaged with accessories like washable markers, adhesive stickers, and decorative items such as a Santa hat and colorful flowers. However, its design flaws present a danger that far outweighs its festive appeal. The CPSC emphasizes that consumers should not sell or give away these ghost statues and should dispose of them according to local hazardous waste regulations. Any injuries or issues should be reported through the CPSC’s online portal at www.SaferProducts.gov.

Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from a press release issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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