Under Armour recalls running shoes due to ‘serious’ health hazard

A warning has been issued by Australia’s consumer watchdog over a range of Under Armour sneakers that are a ‘serious’ health risk.

A new range of sneakers with a Bluetooth pod have become the subject of a warning by the country’s consumer watchdog.

The shoes, Under Armour’s UA HOVR and Flow Running Shoes, have been urgently recalled from retailers around the country.

In a statement, Product Safety Australia said the shoes were sold without warning that the right shoe contains a “button battery” that is sealed within a pod and embedded in the shoe.

The warning relates to 20 varieties of shoes across Australia.

The warning relates to 20 varieties of shoes across Australia.

Product Safety Australia said the shoes were a threat to children.

“If young children gain access to button batteries and ingest them, they are all likely to suffer internal burn injuries, which can result in serious injury or death,” they said in a statement.

The shoes have been sold at national retailers Rebel Sport, Foot Locker, Stylerunner, among other retailers.

Product Safety Australia said the shoes were available for sale for two days in June, from the 22nd to the 24th.

Consumers have been advised to contact Under Armour Australia for a copy of the button battery warning and for advice over their consumer rights.

Originally published as Under Armour recalls running shoes due to ‘serious’ health hazard