An importing business and its director are facing legal action after allegedly possessing unsafe toys posing a serious risk to children.
YJC Imports Pty Ltd (ACN 650 805 057) and sole director Yu-Jie Chang, 36, each face 8 criminal charges.
Following a tip-off, Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors seized 38 children’s toy items from the company’s Moorabbin warehouse. The toys contain button batteries, which can cause severe injury or death to children if swallowed.
Consumer Affairs Victoria alleges Chang and her company failed to have products tested to ensure they complied with the relevant product safety and information standards. Required testing includes checking button batteries are adequately secured, and products are labelled with safety warnings about the associated risks.
Consumer Affairs Victoria Director Nicole Rich said the case served as a warning to businesses of their responsibilities under the law.
'You’re responsible for understanding safety laws that apply to the products on your shelves. Ignorance is not an excuse.
‘If your business stocks banned or non-compliant products, you’re breaking the law and can expect to face the consequences,’ she said.
‘The Australian Consumer Law is there to protect consumers. We will continue to target businesses that put Victorians, especially kids, at risk with items that fail to meet safety standards.’
The matter will be heard at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 16 June 2026.