Safety fears over toys sold online

PARENTS are being warned that six in 10 toys from online marketplaces are a safety hazard for kids.

They include unbranded toys with potentially lethal button batteries that can be swallowed by a child and cuddly toys with parts that pose a choking risk.

According to research by the British Toy and Hobby Association, dangerous playthings widely available from third party sellers are a threat to kids’ lives.

The study found 86 per cent of toys randomly tested failed to meet UK toy safety laws. It said it was time for the Government to “take action to protect children”.