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Revealed: The 'dangerous' toys to avoid this Christmas

A knockoff Peppa Pig chainsaw is just one of the items that consumer watchdog groups have identified as potentially dangerous toys to give the kids this Christmas.

More than 20 different toys have been named and shamed as ones to avoid when shopping for Santa’s stocking-fillers.

They have found at least 24 products to add to the “naughty list” after trawling through almost 600 stores across New South Wales alone.

The consumer watchdogs have found at least 24 toys that have no place in Santa’s sack and should never get in the hands of small children. Source: 7 News
The consumer watchdogs have found at least 24 toys that have no place in Santa’s sack and should never get in the hands of small children. Source: 7 News

Experts say many of the “cheap and nasty” items on the list should never get into the hands of children and will be destroyed.

NSW Fair Trading Minister Matt Kean said many of the toys identified have been imported from overseas and are usually sold at pop-up stores and “two dollar shops.”

The list includes a knockoff Peppa Pig chainsaw with a loose battery compartment, an archery set without safety warnings, and an already banned Mr Squishy that could strangle a child.

The list includes a knockoff Peppa Pig chainsaw with a loose battery compartment. Source: 7 News
The list includes a knockoff Peppa Pig chainsaw with a loose battery compartment. Source: 7 News

If these toys are already wrapped and under the tree, consumers are entitled to a full refund under consumer law.

Retailers selling these unsafe products could face hefty fines of up to $10 million.

Mr Kean urged parents to contact Fair Trading if they come across these banned toys so that the watchdogs know where to find them.

The 24 toys that have been named and shamed are set to be destroyed in a Christmas crush. Source: 7 News
The 24 toys that have been named and shamed are set to be destroyed in a Christmas crush. Source: 7 News

“If it is dangerous, throw it out immediately to make sure kids can’t get access to dodgy products,” he said.

If Santa’s yet to visit the workshop, send him this list of what not to bring:

Banned and failed toy list 2018

  • Melodica sunflower trumpet

  • Light up squeaky ball

  • Pink musical keyboard

  • Yellow Pikachu Light Up Wand

  • Pink Peppa Pig chainsaw

  • Green Guitar

  • Green Frog Rattle

  • Poke Monster Dog

  • Thomas the Tank Engine

  • Princess Electric Organ

  • Train Go Go Transformer Robot

  • Pink light up Swan Wand

  • YoYo Ball

  • Super Weapon

  • Military style shoot game

  • Soft Play Gun

  • XW Sport Super Archery

  • Super archery toxophily Series

  • Top Speed Shoot gun

  • Yellow Barrel Gun with pellets

  • Pool Noodle

The warning comes just weeks after a Christmas wreath-shaped candle holder was recalled over fears it poses a fire hazard, and a Big W wreath candle holder was also recalled with fears the product could spark a fire.

Anyone who has purchased a non-compliant or dangerous toy is urged to either return the product for a refund or safely dispose of the toy immediately.

Visit www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au for more information.