California—Families who purchased children’s light-up toys on Amazon are being urged to check their toy collections after federal regulators announced a recall involving nearly 180,000 finger light toys.
The recall involves California Cade Electronic Finger Lights, which were sold in packages containing 50 individual lights. The toys came in white, blue, red and green and were marketed as small finger flashlights.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the products violate mandatory federal safety standards for toys because the button cell batteries can be easily accessed by children.
That creates a potentially serious danger if a child removes a battery and swallows it. The recalled finger lights were sold on Amazon between March 2015 and July 2026, with prices ranging from about $5 to $16.
Why Are the Children’s Light Toys Dangerous?
The main concern involves the small button cell or coin batteries used to power the lights.
Unlike many larger batteries, button cell batteries can be small enough for young children to swallow. If one becomes lodged inside a child’s body, it can cause severe internal damage in a short period of time.
“If button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death,” the CPSC says in its recall notice.
The agency determined that the recalled finger lights do not meet mandatory toy safety requirements because the batteries are too accessible to children.
Parents and caregivers are therefore being urged not to allow children to continue playing with the products, even if the lights appear to be functioning normally.
How to Identify the Recalled Finger Lights
Consumers who may have purchased the product should check the packaging carefully. The recalled products are California Cade Electronic Finger Lights, sold in packages containing 50 lights in multiple colors.
The front of the package is marked with “California Cade Electronic” and “Finger Flashlights.”
The products were sold through Amazon over a lengthy period, meaning some families may have purchased them years ago and still have them stored with other toys or party supplies.
The CPSC says no injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with the recalled finger lights.
However, the absence of reported injuries does not mean the products are safe to continue using. The recall is based on the potential danger created by the accessible batteries.
What Should Consumers Do Now?
Consumers should stop using the recalled finger lights immediately and take them away from children.
The CPSC says customers should contact Cade California Electronic to request a full refund. As part of the refund process, consumers will be asked to properly dispose of the finger lights in the trash and provide a photo showing that the recalled products have been disposed of.
The recall notice directs consumers to contact the company through [email protected].
Parents should also remember that loose button cell batteries can remain dangerous even after a toy is discarded. The CPSC recommends that button cell batteries be disposed of or recycled according to local battery recycling guidelines.
Families who have young children should check drawers, toy boxes and storage areas for the recalled finger lights and make sure the products are no longer accessible.
Do you have these finger lights at home, or do you know someone who may have purchased them? Share this recall information with other parents and caregivers so they can check their children’s toys.
