Minecraft Light-Up Slap Ruler Bracelet Battery Ingestion Injury Lawsuit Lawyers

Dangerous Battery Hazard Prompts Recall of Minecraft Light-Up Slap Ruler Bracelets

Parents across the country are being urged to remove Minecraft Light-Up Slap Ruler Bracelets from children’s possession immediately after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a major recall of nearly 76,000 units. The bracelets, marketed as affordable toys for kids, were sold in Walmart stores nationwide between March and May 2025 for approximately $2.

The recall was triggered after it was discovered that the battery compartments in these bracelets can be easily opened by children. This defect allows kids to access the small, coin-like button cell batteries inside. If swallowed, button batteries can become lodged in the throat, causing rapid tissue damage, internal chemical burns, severe internal injuries, and potentially death within hours. The federal government strictly regulates the safety of battery-operated toys because of these known dangers, and these products were found to violate those rules.

Details of the Recall and Affected Products

The recall involves two models of the Minecraft-themed slap ruler bracelets, which were sold in both pink and green variations. Each bracelet contains three pre-installed button cell batteries designed to light up the toy when worn or used as a ruler. Innovative Designs, a New York City-based company, issued the recall after at least one report of a battery separating from a bracelet. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported to date, but the potential risk is severe enough that federal authorities classified the recall as a significant safety hazard.

Consumers are advised to stop using the bracelets immediately. Parents are instructed to email a photo of the disposed item to info@innovativenyc.com to receive a full refund. Additionally, button batteries are considered hazardous waste and must be recycled properly according to local regulations to prevent environmental harm.

Why Button Batteries Are Extremely Dangerous for Children

The ingestion of button batteries is a well-documented medical emergency. These small batteries can cause catastrophic internal injuries within a short time frame. When swallowed, the battery may lodge in the esophagus and create an electrical current that burns surrounding tissues. This can lead to perforations, internal bleeding, organ damage, or even death.

Children may also insert these batteries into their noses or ears, causing additional severe injuries that may require emergency surgery. The CPSC has repeatedly warned manufacturers about the importance of secure battery compartments in toys and household items because of these life-threatening risks.

Potential Legal Claims for Injuries Caused by Defective Toys

Manufacturers and distributors have a legal responsibility to ensure that toys marketed for children are safe and comply with all federal safety regulations. When a company sells a defective product that poses a foreseeable risk of serious harm, families may have grounds to pursue a product liability lawsuit.

Potential claims may include:

• Negligence: Failing to design or manufacture the toy with a secure battery compartment.
• Strict Liability: Selling a defective and unreasonably dangerous product that caused injury.
• Failure to Warn: Not providing adequate warnings about the dangers of button batteries.

Compensation in these cases may cover:

• Emergency medical treatment and hospital bills
• Surgery and long-term rehabilitation
• Pain and suffering endured by the child and family
• Emotional distress caused by a traumatic injury or near-fatal incident
• Wrongful death damages in the tragic event of a fatality

Legal action can also prompt stronger safety measures from manufacturers, helping protect other children from future harm.

What Parents Should Do If a Child Was Exposed to This Hazard

If your child swallowed a button battery or showed signs of ingestion, such as drooling, difficulty swallowing, chest pain, vomiting, or sudden discomfort, seek emergency medical attention immediately. Time is critical in preventing permanent injury or death.

Once your child’s immediate health concerns have been addressed, consider:

• Preserving the toy and packaging as evidence.
• Documenting all medical treatments, hospital visits, and related expenses.
• Contacting an experienced product liability attorney to discuss your family’s legal rights and potential claim against the manufacturer or distributor.

FAQs About Minecraft Bracelet Recall Lawsuits

What makes this recall legally significant?

This recall highlights a known, preventable hazard in children’s products: unsecured button batteries. Federal safety standards require toys for children under 12 to have battery compartments that cannot be easily opened. When a manufacturer sells a toy that fails this test, they can be held liable for injuries resulting from the defect.

Can I sue even if my child wasn’t physically harmed but was exposed to the risk?

In most cases, a lawsuit requires a tangible injury. However, families may have claims for emotional distress or related damages if a child was exposed to a life-threatening hazard, required invasive testing, or endured significant medical monitoring due to ingestion fears.

What evidence helps build a strong claim?

Preserving the defective bracelet, packaging, proof of purchase, medical records, and photographs of the toy and batteries involved are key. These items help establish that the recalled product caused the danger or injury.

Who can be held responsible for injuries caused by this defective toy?

Multiple parties may share liability, including the toy’s manufacturer (Innovative Designs), distributors, and retailers like Walmart that sold the unsafe bracelet. Lawsuits often involve all parties in the supply chain to ensure full compensation for the victim.

Contact Parker Waichman LLP For A Free Case Review

If your child was injured or exposed to danger from a defective Minecraft Light-Up Slap Ruler Bracelet, you may have legal rights to pursue compensation. Parker Waichman LLP is a national personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting families harmed by unsafe consumer products.

Call 1-800-YOUR-LAWYER (1-800-968-7529) today for a free consultation to discuss your potential case. Regardless of your location or where your injury occurred, our nationwide product injury law firm is ready to assist you and to receive a free consultation.