January 3, 2026 – A consumer has reported an incident involving an Ayieyill Christmas banner equipped with battery-operated “fairy lights,” where the button battery reportedly exploded from its small plastic holder. The product was purchased in November 2025 from Walmart.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On the morning of January 3, 2026, a consumer experienced a product malfunction with an Ayieyill Christmas banner featuring integrated “fairy lights.” The banner, purchased in November 2025, uses a small plastic holder for its button battery power source. The consumer reported that the button battery unexpectedly exploded out of this holder. The incident report does not specify if anyone was injured or if property damage occurred, nor does it provide details on the circumstances leading up to the explosion, such as whether the lights were in use at the time or if the battery had shown prior signs of defect. The specific model number of the Christmas banner is also not available in the incident report.
Safety Concerns
The explosion of a button battery presents several significant safety risks:
- Immediate Dangers: An exploding battery can eject shrapnel, posing a direct risk of eye injury, cuts, and other bodily harm to anyone nearby. The force of the explosion itself can be startling and disorienting.
- Chemical Exposure: Button batteries contain corrosive chemicals (e.g., lithium, alkaline substances). An explosion can rupture the battery casing, releasing these chemicals, which can cause severe chemical burns to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes upon contact. Ingestion or inhalation of these chemicals can lead to serious internal injuries or poisoning.
- Fire Hazard: Exploding batteries generate heat and can ignite nearby flammable materials, leading to potential fires, especially in decorative items like banners, which may be near other household furnishings.
- Risk to Vulnerable Populations: Children and pets are particularly at risk. Small, shiny button batteries can be mistaken for toys or candy, and their ingestion can be life-threatening, even without an explosion, due to lodging in the esophagus and causing internal chemical burns. An explosion exacerbates these risks by potentially scattering fragments or corrosive materials.
- Property Damage Potential: Beyond personal injury, an exploding battery can damage the product itself, surrounding furniture, flooring, or other household items, especially if it leads to a fire or chemical spill.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own an Ayieyill Christmas banner with battery-operated “fairy lights” or any similar product:
- Stop Use Immediately: Discontinue using the product at once. Remove any batteries if it can be done safely without further risk of explosion or contact with battery contents.
- Isolate the Product: Place the product in a safe, non-flammable location, away from children, pets, and flammable materials. Do not attempt to repair it.
- Check for Affected Products: Verify if your Christmas banner or similar decorative items are from the Ayieyill brand. If the specific model is unknown, err on the side of caution.
- Safe Disposal: If you have safely removed the battery, dispose of it according to local regulations for hazardous waste. Do not throw it in regular household trash. If the battery is still lodged or damaged, contact your local waste management facility for guidance on how to safely dispose of the entire unit.
- Report Incidents: If you or someone you know has experienced a similar incident or injury, report it to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov.
Manufacturer’s Response
No response has been provided by Ayieyill regarding this incident as of the report date.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.