Breaking: ACCC sues Amazon over alleged misuse of button batteries in kids backpacks
The ACCC has initiated a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly selling children's unicorn backpacks that did not comply with button battery safety warnings. This marks the first Federal court case against an online marketplace regarding product safety standards in Australia. Button batteries pose significant health risks to young children, leading to potential injuries or fatalities if ingested.
- ▪The lawsuit claims that Amazon sold Unicorn Toddler Backpacks that lacked mandatory safety warning labels.
- ▪The ACCC's action is the first of its kind against an online marketplace in Australia.
- ▪Button batteries can cause severe internal burns and injuries in children if swallowed.
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ACCC sues Amazon over alleged non-compliance with button battery warnings in kids backpacks By national consumer affairs reporter Michael AtkinTopic:Consumer ProtectionFri 29 May 2026 at 9:03amFri 29 May 2026 at 9:03amFri 29 May 2026 at 9:03amThe Unicorn Toddler Backpacks were designed for children and included a detachable light-up unicorn plush toy containing button batteries. (Supplied: ACCC)abc.net.au/news/accc-sues-amazon-button-battery-kids-backpack/106734734Link copiedShareShare articleThe consumer watchdog is suing Amazon alleging it sold kids unicorn backpacks on its online marketplace which failed to comply with mandatory button battery safety warnings.It is the first Federal court case taken by the ACCC against an online marketplace over alleged non-compliance with product…
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