Battery-operated items from Temu tested by Choice fail Australian safety standards

Consumer advocate says results are a worrying reminder' children are at risk from insecure battery components on most items

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An LED-lit tutu skirt, a spinning top and a set of building blocks are among a number of dangerous toys that were sold by Chinese-owned shopping platform Temu, Choice has found.

Choice tested 15 toys operated by circular coin or button-style batteries, including watches, a writing tablet, a musical keyboard, a cartoon projector and a electronic pet game from Temu in May.

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