The ZMC light up toys recall was expanded on September 10, 2026. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the expanded recall now covers about 245,124 total light-up children’s toys because their button-cell batteries can be accessed by children. That total includes about 124,560 units that were already recalled on May 7; it does not mean 245,124 additional toys were newly added in September.
Direct answer: The September expansion specifically adds five listed product/item numbers: SS041-M, G02-UN, PS270, PS271 and 777-1. If you have one of these products, stop using it, keep it away from children and follow the current ZMC/CPSC refund and disposal instructions.
What changed in the September 10 ZMC recall?
The original May 7 recall covered about 124,560 ZMC light-up toys. The September 10 CPSC notice expands the recall to about 245,124 total units and adds five more specifically identified products.
The newly listed products include a Mexican-flag light-up stick, a unicorn headband, two jelly-ring products and a heart balloon flower. Owners should verify the item number on their product rather than assuming every ZMC light-up toy is recalled.
Which five item numbers were added?
| Item number | Product description | September recall status |
|---|---|---|
| SS041-M | Mexican-flag light-up stick | Included in September 10 expansion |
| G02-UN | Unicorn light-up headband | Included in September 10 expansion |
| PS270 | Light-up jelly ring | Included in September 10 expansion |
| PS271 | Light-up jelly ring | Included in September 10 expansion |
| 777-1 | Heart balloon flower light-up toy | Included in September 10 expansion |
Why were the toys recalled?
CPSC says the toys contain button-cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. If a button battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal chemical burns and can be fatal.
The recall is therefore a preventive safety action even though CPSC reported no incidents or injuries in the September 10 notice.
Does 245,124 mean 245,124 additional toys were recalled?
No. The approximately 245,124 figure is the expanded total. CPSC states that it includes the approximately 124,560 units covered by the earlier May 7 recall.
This distinction matters because a headline that says “245,124 more toys recalled” would overstate the September expansion.
What should owners do immediately?
1. Stop using the toy
Take the recalled product away from children immediately.
2. Confirm the item number
Check the product against the item numbers and descriptions in the current CPSC recall notice.
3. Remove the batteries
Follow the recall instructions for removing the button batteries and keep them away from children.
4. Mark the product
CPSC says consumers seeking the remedy will be asked to mark the product “RECALLED” or place a large “X” on it.
5. Dispose of the toy and batteries correctly
Dispose of the toy as directed and use appropriate local battery recycling or hazardous-waste procedures for the button cells.
6. Submit the required photo for a refund
Follow the current ZMC recall process for sending the requested photo and requesting a refund.
Where were the newly listed toys sold?
CPSC says the added toys were sold through Diva at Heart, primarily in California, Texas, Oregon, Mississippi and Arizona, as well as through various distributors, retail stores and online sellers. The affected products were sold from October 2018 through July 2026.
A purchase location alone does not determine whether a product is recalled. The product description and item number are the more useful verification points.
How is this different from the May 7 recall?
The underlying hazard is the same: accessible button-cell batteries in children’s light-up products. What changed on September 10 is the scope of the recall. Additional products and item numbers were brought into the recall, increasing the total affected quantity from about 124,560 to about 245,124 units.
For consumers who checked the May recall and concluded their toy was not listed, the September expansion means that answer may now be stale. Owners should compare their product again against the current item-number list.
Does the recall cover every ZMC light-up toy?
No. The recall is tied to specifically identified products and item numbers. Do not assume that every toy sold by ZMC Group is covered merely because it lights up or contains batteries.
If the product cannot be confidently matched to the recalled description or item number, verify it against the current CPSC notice or contact ZMC Group before disposing of it as part of this recall.
Were any children injured?
CPSC reported no incidents or injuries in the September 10 recall notice. That does not reduce the seriousness of the hazard: swallowed button batteries can cause rapid internal injury, which is why CPSC directs consumers to stop use immediately.
What could change next?
The same page should be updated if CPSC adds more ZMC products or item numbers, reports an incident or injury, changes the remedy, corrects the affected-unit count or publishes another material recall expansion.
Verification method
ThePulseSignal compared CPSC’s September 10 expanded recall with the original May 7 ZMC recall to reconcile the total affected quantity, newly listed item numbers, hazard and remedy instructions.
Limitations and unresolved facts
The exact CPSC publication clock was not established from the reviewed notice, and the number of affected toys still in consumers’ possession is unknown. Recall scope and remedy instructions can be revised, so owners should verify the current CPSC notice before acting.
Bottom line
The September 10 ZMC light up toys recall expansion brings the total affected quantity to about 245,124 units, including the earlier May recall. Owners of item numbers SS041-M, G02-UN, PS270, PS271 and 777-1 should stop using the toys, keep them away from children and follow the current refund and disposal process.
