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flag Australian warnings highlight dangers in low-cost online toys, clothing, and electronics, linked to child deaths and fires.

flag Australian consumers are warned about safety risks from low-cost online purchases, especially from Temu, Shein, Amazon, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace. flag Products like toys, clothing, and novelty electronics may contain hazardous button batteries, loose cords, or faulty lithium-ion batteries, leading to fires, choking, strangulation, or burns. flag Three child deaths have been linked to swallowed button batteries, and recalls have been issued for items like glow-in-the-dark jumpers and Halloween products. flag Only a small fraction of tested items meet Australian safety standards. flag Authorities urge buyers to look for the Regulatory Compliance Mark and products labeled with AS or AS/NZ standards to ensure safety.

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