Recall wrap: Mitsubishi key fobs pose choking hazard
Key fobs of various models may not feature the required button battery warningsMitsubishi Australia is recalling a total of 7468 vehicles produced between 2020 and 2022 across a variety of its model lines to rectify non-compliant button battery warnings and mitigate what could be lethal choking and burn hazards for young children.
The recall follows world-first legislation – introduced in December 2021 and enforced by June 2022 – designed to help prevent young children ingesting coin-sized batteries commonly found in the key fobs of many new cars.
While it’s ultimately unlikely a child would be able to access the battery compartment of a key fob, stranger things have been known to happen and the risks are still very real.
“In the absence of the necessary warnings, if young children gain access to button batteries and ingest them, they are likely to suffer severe internal burn injuries, which can result in serious injury or death,” the recall notice reads.
“Button batteries also pose a choking hazard to young children.”
Affected owners are being asked to present their vehicle keys (including spare), owner’s manual, service manual and warranty book, or the recall letter they’ll receive in the post, to their nearest dealers and have the correct warnings applied free of charge.
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