All of the toys tested by Choice had unsafe battery compartments and failed at least one mandatory safety standard related to button-battery operation. This poses serious risks for children.
The LED tutu skirt was particularly concerning due to its non-compliant lithium battery compartment that was not child-proof, allowing easy access to batteries, a significant safety issue.
The findings serve as a worrying reminder. The potential for dangerous products to reach consumers remains high, endangering children in Australia with the risk of injury or death.
The recent compliance tests were triggered by an uptick in low-cost toy purchases from Temu, positioning children at risk due to non-compliance with safety requirements for button battery toys.
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