Christmas shoppers warned of danger of fake toys

Unsafe toys expected to flood market before Christmas as ‘must-have’ products sell out

Christmas shoppers are being warned not to buy fake and potentially dangerous toys, which can contain toxic materials, damage hearing and pose choking or strangulation hazards.

The Local Government Association, which represents councils in England and Wales, is warning that counterfeit, unsafe toys typically flood the market in the run-up to Christmas as criminals exploit a surge in demand for “must-have” and sold-out items.

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from Children | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2P0Mzkl