Online Toy Safety Alert
Summary
A Choice investigation reveals that most battery-operated toys bought from major online stores fail mandatory button battery safety standards, posing severe risks to children.
Key Findings
- Test Results: 17 out of 24 products from Shein, AliExpress, eBay, Amazon, and Kogan failed safety standards.
- Common Failures: Batteries accessible without tools, missing safety warnings, and insecure compartments.
- Retailer Response: AliExpress disputed findings; Shein did not respond. Amazon and eBay removed items after being alerted.
- Dangers: Swallowed batteries can cause internal burns, surgery, or death within hours. Three child deaths have occurred in Australia.
- Safety Tips: Secure batteries, check for damage, and keep products away from children.
在线玩具安全警报
总结
一项Choice调查显示，从主要在线商店购买的大多数电池驱动玩具不符合强制性纽扣电池安全标准，对儿童构成严重风险。
关键点
- 测试结果：从Shein、AliExpress、eBay、Amazon和Kogan购买的24件产品中，有17件未通过安全标准。
- 常见问题：电池无需工具即可触及、缺少安全警告、电池仓不安全。
- 零售商回应：AliExpress质疑调查结果；Shein未回应。Amazon和eBay在被告知后下架了危险商品。
- 危险性：吞食电池可能导致内烧伤、手术或数小时内死亡。澳大利亚已有三名儿童死亡。
- 安全建议：妥善保管电池，检查产品是否损坏，并将产品放在儿童接触不到的地方。
Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-18/button-batteries-safety-warning-choice/106019258