Risks to children have triggered an urgent national recall of popular Halloween items just 10 days out from October 31, with safety authorities warning of serious injuries and even death.

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) confirmed the affected products were sold at Coles and The Reject Shop, and include an LED bouncing ball, a novelty candle, and a light-up tombstone.

Coles Halloween LED bouncing ball

The ACCC said Coles supermarkets sold Halloween LED light-up bouncing balls between October 1 and 9, 2025.

The product does not comply with mandatory safety standards for items containing button or coin batteries.

“The packaging is missing critical warnings about the dangers of these batteries to children and what to do if they are swallowed,” ACCC said.

“Ch

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