Toy safety audit |
In the lead-up to Christmas of 2009, our Product Safety team conducted a safety inspection blitz on children's toys. More than five and half thousand toys throughout almost 200 stores across Queensland were checked to ensure that the products meet strict safety standards.
As a result of these checks, 17 toys (pictured below) were removed from sale after failing safety standards. Of these, 13 were removed after failing mandatory safety requirements for children under three years of age, two for failing projectile toy standards, and one each for not having a mandatory warning and for being a banned toy.
If you think you've purchased one of these toys, return it for a refund.
To help make sure that the children's toys you buy are safe, look for toys that:
- are an appropriate size
- don't have small detachable parts that a child could choke on
- are strong and safe in design
- are made from non-toxic substances
- do not have loose straps or cords.
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| Bamboo bow and arrow set | Bird house baby rattle | Drum baby rattle |
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| Elephant baby rattle | EVA foam puzzle | Fat baby rattle |
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| Plush toy bear | Plush toy reindeer | Pop and catch projectile toy |
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| Squeeze bath toy (set of four ducks) | Squeeze bath toy (set of six ducks) | Squeeze bath toy (set of five animals) |
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| Squeeze bath toy (set of seven animals) | Toy police car | Teddy bear baby rattle |
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| Toy musical hammer | Yo yo ball |
Last reviewed 16/09/2010 |
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