The scariest thing about Halloween isn’t the monsters, but the hidden dangers lurking in some decorations and costumes.

Warnings have been issued to families around WA after safety experts found alarming safety issues during a sweep of Halloween-themed products from six online shopping platforms.

Consumer Protection bought 49 button battery-powered items and found only three met the minimum safety and information standards.

Commissioner Trish Blake said the warning comes after three children died around the country after eating button batteries.

“So we’re saying to parents and caregivers, think about what you’re buying for Halloween, and at any time, about anything that has a button battery in it,” Ms Blake said.

“Anything that flashes or lights up, that moves, or has some wireless el

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