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Urgent warning to parents about popular Halloween toys after 11-year-old boy was badly burned
- 11-year-old boy sustains severe burns to his hand after being injured with a toy cap
- Consumer protection launched an investigation following the incidentnt
- The boy suffered severe burns when he opened a pack of ring caps
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An urgent warning has been issued after a Perth boy suffered second-degree burns when several capsules from a toy gun exploded.
Logan Dyson (11) had to be treated in hospital after the incident, prompting authorities to warn the parents.
Consumer Protection launched an investigation into the Halloween item, warning it could pose a threat after the young boy suffered a serious hand injury.
The boy suffered second-degree burns when he opened a pack of ring caps.
Logan Dyson (pictured), 11, had to be treated in hospital after suffering second-degree burns when he opened a pack of ring caps
Consumer Protection launched an investigation into the Halloween item, warning it could pose a threat after the young boy suffered a serious hand injury
Ring caps are used to load into a cap gun.
A cap gun is a toy gun that makes a loud bang to simulate the sound of a gunshot, expelling smoke when the small percussion cap is ignited.
Penny Lipscombe, acting executive director of Consumer Protection, said the arms supplier and retailer will be interviewed as part of their investigation.
She noted that the retailer had already removed the toys from the shelves.
“We need to determine very quickly whether this incident is a one-off or if there is something fundamentally wrong with the product or packaging that could make it dangerous to others,” said Ms Lipscombe. PerthNow.
“We will report the results of our investigation to the ACCC, the national authority overseeing product safety in Australia.
“There are risks associated with many other Halloween products that consumers should be aware of before October 31.”
Ring caps are used to load into a cap gun. A cap gun is a toy gun that makes a loud bang to simulate the sound of a gunshot, expelling smoke when the small percussion cap is ignited
Ms Lipscombe also warned parents of small button batteries often found in Halloween decorations, as they can cause fatal injuries if swallowed by children.
In Australia, an average of one child per month is seriously injured as a result of swallowing or inserting a button cell battery, with some lifelong or even fatal injuries.
That’s why it’s so important when buying battery-powered Halloween novelties that you check that the battery compartment is secured with a screw or similar fastener to prevent little ones from accessing, and that they’re strong enough to withstand the rough handling of small ones. resist tricks. therapists,’ she said.
Ahead of Halloween, Ms Lipscombe said it is vital to ensure costumes are not a choking hazard and are clearly visible when out at night.