245,124 ZMC Group Light-Up Toys Recalled Over Battery Ingestion Risk 2026

Back in May 2026, ZMC Group Inc. recalled roughly 124,560 battery-operated light-up toys after discovering the products failed to meet the mandatory federal safety standard for children’s toys. Four months later, the Los Angeles-based importer is back with an expanded recall, more than doubling the number of affected units and adding several new toy styles to the list.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on September 10, 2026, that ZMC Group has expanded its recall to cover about 245,124 light-up children’s toys nationwide. The expanded action, which carries the recall number 26-766, was triggered by the same underlying defect as the original recall: button cell batteries that children can access too easily.

Recalled Products at a Glance

The expanded recall covers five ZMC Group toy styles, all powered by accessible button cell batteries:

• 19.4′ Mexican Flag Theme Light-Up Stick (Item No. SS041-M)
• Light-Up Unicorn Headband (Item No. G02-UN)
• Light-Up Assorted Colors Jelly Rings (Item No. PS270)
• Light-Up Transparent Jelly Rings (Item No. PS271)
• Light-Up Heart Balloon Flower (Item No. 777-1)

Each item carries a label showing the item number, distributor information, place of manufacture, production date and batch number, which parents can use to check whether a toy in their home is part of the recall.

Why Was This Recall Issued?

According to the CPSC, the recalled toys violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because their button cell batteries can be reached by children. If a button cell or coin battery is swallowed, it can cause serious internal injuries, including chemical burns, and in severe cases death. The danger is especially acute for young children, who may not realize the batteries are hazardous and are more likely to put small objects in their mouths.

No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with these toys, but the agency and ZMC Group are urging families to act before an accident happens rather than after.

Where Were These Products Sold?

The toys were sold at Diva at Heart stores, primarily in California, Texas, Oregon, Mississippi and Arizona, as well as through various other distributors and retail stores. They were also sold online at divaatheartsj.com. The sales window stretches from October 2018 through July 2026, meaning the toys may have been in circulation for years before this expanded action was announced. ZMC Group Inc. is the importer of record, and the toys were manufactured in China.

What Should You Do?

If you have one of these light-up toys at home, stop using it right away and keep it out of reach of children. ZMC Group is offering a full refund to affected consumers, but there is a specific process to follow before that refund is issued.

Consumers are asked to remove the batteries from the toy, write ‘RECALLED’ or a large ‘X’ on the product with a permanent marker, and then email a photo of the marked, disposed toy to recallzmctoy@gmail.com. The company notes that button cell batteries themselves are hazardous and should be disposed of or recycled according to local hazardous waste rules rather than thrown in regular trash.

Anyone with questions about the recall, the refund process, or whether a specific item number is included can reach ZMC Group directly by email at recallzmctoy@gmail.com.

From the Agency

The CPSC reiterates that federal law bars the sale of any product subject to a Commission-ordered or voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the agency. Consumers who want to report a similar hazard, or who experience an incident involving one of these toys, are encouraged to file a report at SaferProducts.gov or call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.

With the original 124,560 units from May now folded into today’s total of 245,124, this case is a reminder that battery-toy recalls can grow substantially as manufacturers and regulators continue investigating a product line. Parents who checked their toy box back in the spring may want to check it again.