World-famous children's entertainers The Wiggles have admitted to selling a popular yellow and black headband for kids without warning parents about the dangers of button batteries.

The Emma Wiggle headband, which has four flashing lights powered by batteries, was sold at live concerts, retailers and online between June 2022 and March 2024.

It was recalled in August 2024 by the manufacturer CA Australia over safety concerns for young children who could choke by ingesting the batteries.

The group and the manufacturer have been given a slap on the wrist by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, agreeing to remedy their admission to likely breaching consumer law.

The watchdog's Catriona Lowe said button batteries pose a significant risk to vulnerable young children and mandat

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