ACCC Product Safety
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Make safe - Buy safe - Use safe! An official account of the ACCC.
Australia
Joined October 2009
Unsafe products in online marketplaces will be a focus of the ACCC’s product safety priorities during 2025-26. We've announced our five priority areas in protecting consumers from unsafe products: https://t.co/qpIWlcVsqX
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If you own an Anko Pop and Surprise Playset, stop use immediately: they have been recalled. Risk of serious injury or death by choking if small parts separate from the toy. Incidents have occurred. https://t.co/7TtDRopyHk
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Button batteries are tiny but can cause serious injury or death in under 2 hours if ingested. Keep kids safe this summer: ✅ Make sure battery compartments are child-proof ✅ Keep spare batteries out of reach ✅ Ensure toys are age-appropriate https://t.co/j2qghLMSfl
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If you own a Belkin BoostCharge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K, stop use immediately: they have been recalled. The power bank can overheat and catch fire. There is a risk of serious injury from burns or property damage. Incidents have occurred. https://t.co/oG3nRbrV0J
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Your Black Friday purchases have arrived! Before using them, make sure they're safe. 🚫 Read the safety warnings and instructions ☑️ Register the product with the manufacturer ⚠️ Check product recalls 📣 If you spot a safety issue, report it to us https://t.co/xdKkNPLMZN
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The things we love most about summer can hide serious dangers: 🌊 Pools → drowning 🧸 Toys → button batteries 🔥 BBQ brushes → internal damage 🤸 Trampolines → falls We’re sharing simple tips so you'll remember this summer for all the right reasons. Be Summer Safe:
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Black Friday is here! While you might want to act quickly to save time and money, don't forget about product safety. ⚠️ Check product recalls 💬 If you're unsure if a product is safe, ask the seller 🔎 Find out who you're buying from, don't assume https://t.co/HyCvduBStm
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Even experienced riders can be caught off guard. Men aged over 70 years are the most at-risk age group, accounting for more than 20% of deaths. Get home safe with a helmet, rollover protection and no children on adult quad bikes. https://t.co/YCi0Rz4TLT
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Even for a quick job, protect your loved ones - helmet on, rollover protection and no kids on adult quad bikes. https://t.co/uLZPPGqKba
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Children are at greater risk of serious injury and death on quad bikes, with kids under 14 making up around 12% of quad bike deaths. Never let children ride adult quad bikes, even as a passenger. https://t.co/4ldMPO1Xyi
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If you own a Miniso light-up keychain, night light or toy, stop use immediately: they have been recalled. The products do not comply with the mandatory standards. Button batteries can cause serious injuries or death within 2 hours if ingested. https://t.co/m7TGV3UMAk
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Since 2000 28 people, including 17 children under five, have died in Australia from toppling furniture and televisions. A sweep of 3,000 furniture products across 160 businesses found 52% were non-compliant, with no warnings or incorrect information. https://t.co/H1jcBSTZWD
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The Wiggles Holdings Pty Ltd has admitted it likely breached the Australian Consumer Law by selling a headband without mandatory safety warnings that it contained button batteries. If swallowed, button batteries can cause serious injury or death. https://t.co/FlbFZl4zpb
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Product Safety Matters. It's what we believe and it's also the name of our newsletter. Make sure you subscribe so that you receive news and insights on consumer product safety issues affecting Australians. Sign up now. https://t.co/vp2VSRYeYm
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If you own an EB Games Preowned Xbox or PlayStation Console and Power Cord, stop use immediately: they have been recalled. They have not completed the required electrical testing. There is a risk of serious injury or death from electric shock or fire. https://t.co/ON5jGnArGB
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Watch out for potential safety risks with fake Labubu dolls, often called Lafufus. Some may have detachable body parts, which can be a choking hazard. Others may contain harmful chemicals. If unsure, don't buy them and keep them away from children. https://t.co/71ZfgcjSH7
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The ACCC and states and territories checked 3,000 furniture products across 160 businesses for toppling furniture safety warnings at point of sale, on products, and in instructions. 52% were non-compliant, with no warnings or incorrect information. https://t.co/oWOG03EJZO
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Beware Halloween product recalls! A light-up tombstone, light-up bouncing ball, luminous teeth cover and skeleton coffin candle have been recalled. The hazards are dangerous unsecured button batteries and missing warnings, as well as a fire hazard. https://t.co/7Z6t4Pmvqc
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Before buying makeup, fake blood, face paint or temporary tattoos, make sure: 🎃 The product has an ingredients list. 🎃 You are not allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients listed. 🎃 You keep the packaging in case you do have a reaction. https://t.co/Yczl2xwJ16
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Hidden danger: button batteries in Halloween novelty items can cause life-threatening injuries. Make sure compartments are safely secured and keep batteries out of reach. Learn how to protect your family 👉 https://t.co/B7O6fnqP2p
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If you own a SHEIN Carnival Halloween Luminous Teeth Cover, stop use immediately: they have been recalled. The battery is not secured and required warnings are missing. Button batteries can cause serious injuries or death within 2 hours if ingested. https://t.co/REBoBfvNsP
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