The chainsaw is just one of the dodgy toys that has failed Fair Trading’s 2018 Christmas toy compliance blitz.

Investigators trawled through more than 560 stores across NSW, pinpointing 24 toys that are far more naughty than nice.

There’s Peppa’s pink plastic chainsaw, which might look pretty but testers found its battery compartment was not always secure leaving little ones at risk of finding loose batteries.

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It was one of several toys with battery compartment that opened, or where small parts came loose, during testing – providing a serious choking hazard for kids.

Then there were the toys that failed to provide safety warnings – including an archery set which didn’t warn users not to point projectiles at people’s eyes.

Of some concern were the banned toy guns – including a Top Speed Shot Gun and a Yellow Barrel Gun – which were able to discharge other projectiles such as nails or pen refills.

Other, more innocent-looking toys also failed the grade – such as the humble pool noodle because it failed to display a safety warning.

“These toys might look fun and innocent, but loose batteries, projectiles and choking hazards can injure or even kill small children,” Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said.

“That’s why our Fair Trading inspectors have been out on the beat inspecting toys and ordering dodgy products off the shelves around NSW. We don’t want to see any tragedies this Christmas.”

It’s not just toys that they’re looking for – they also found a decorative wreath that lit up like a Christmas tree (not in a good way) once the candles were lit.

“While it looks appealing on a Christmas lunch table, we found the wreath can ignite within seconds,” Mr Kean said.

While these products have been ordered off the shelves, there’s probably others that can pose a risk to our kids so it’s a timely reminder to check toys for damage or faults. And, of course, nothing beats supervision.

Consumers who have purchased a non-compliant or dangerous toy are entitled to a refund of the purchase price. If they decide not to seek a refund, they should safely dispose of the toy immediately.