Search Sort by: DateRelevance 1 result, showing 1 to 1 ACCC warns of dangers of water expanding balls to kids The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is alerting consumers to the dangers of water expanding balls after several children ingested them in Australia and required hospital treatment to have them removed. 6 Mar 2015 News type Media releases 1 Product category Show all 681 Babies and kids 206 Toys 98 Magnet toys and novelties 2 Aquatic toys 1 Toys for children under 3 1 Water expanding toys and products 1 Kids' equipment 20 Dummies 9 Baby slings/carriers 5 Prams & strollers 2 Baby walkers 1 Bath aids for babies 1 Playpens 1 Rocker chairs 1 Kids' clothing 9 Children's nightwear 7 Paper patterns (childrens's nightwear) 1 Kids' furniture 7 Cots (household) 6 Cots (folding) 3 Bassinettes 2 Home and living 188 Novelties 47 Home furnishings 45 Ethanol burners 14 Blinds & curtains 3 Combustible candle holders 1 Furniture 36 Toppling furniture and TVs 3 Electrical 32 Heating, cooling, fans 2 General household 1 Kitchenware 2 Health and lifestyle 92 Recreation 40 Sports equipment 15 Treadmills 6 Trampolines 5 Basketball rings and backboards 2 Moveable soccer goals 2 Exercise cycles 1 Personal 25 Tobacco & related products 15 Reduced fire risk cigarettes 2 Personal care 9 Hot water bottles 5 Hand sanitiser 2 Oral and dental 1 Cosmetics 1 Cosmetic labelling 1 Transport 78 Cars (compulsory recalls) and after-market accessories 53 Parts and accessories 50 Vehicle jacks 3 Trolley jacks 2 Quadbikes 11 Caravans and motorhome accessories 2 Motor bikes and after-market accessories 2 Mobility scooters 1 Trailers 1 Outdoor 38 Pools and spas 30 Portable swimming pools 2 Spas & pool skimmer boxes, covers, filters & outlets 1 Workshop 5 Ladders 5 Elastic luggage straps 1 Garden 1 Industrial, business and building 29 Trade supplies/building materials 28 Clothing and accessories 18 Fashion accessories 2 Sunglasses & fashion spectacles 2 Clothing 1 Electronics and technology 13 Button batteries 12 Smart devices 1 Chemical hazards 11 DEHP in plastic items 2 Asbestos in crayons 1 Azo dyes 1 Food and groceries 4 Eggs and dairy 1 Groceries 1 Mini jelly cups containing konjac 1 Gas 2 Farm equipment 1 Agricultural & veterinary chemicals 1 Unknown 1 Date published 2015
ACCC warns of dangers of water expanding balls to kids The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is alerting consumers to the dangers of water expanding balls after several children ingested them in Australia and required hospital treatment to have them removed. 6 Mar 2015
