Many toys listed on online marketplaces found to be unsafe, says Choice
Choice has conducted battery button safety tests on toys that are sold on online marketplaces, including Shein, Ali Express, Amazon, Kogan, and Ebay.
The consumer lobby says tests of 24 children’s toys found 17 failed to meet the mandatory requirements of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. They all contained button batteries without safety warnings.
The consumer advocacy group said that AliExpress rejected their findings as ‘unsubstantiated’, while Amazon and Ebay have removed the products from their sites. Shein did not respond when advised of the test results.
“Button batteries can cause catastrophic injuries within hours if swallowed, so it is highly concerning to see products like this continue to be sold,” said Rosie Thomas, Choice spokesperson.
“The marketplaces profit from selling products in Australia but face no clear legal obligation to ensure they are safe.”
The following products failed safety testing:
AliExpress
- Writing pad
- Toy watch
- Video game
- Plastic piece
Amazon
- Rubber bath toys
- Plastic bendy tubes
- Keychain
Ebay
- Fidget spinner
- Gloves
- Toy torch
- Mouthguard
- Shoes
Shein
- Slatted glasses
- Jelly rings with five designs
- Satin scrunchie
- Spin top with launcher
- Keyboard button keychain
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