HUNDREDS of dangerous children's pyjamas and jumpsuits missing fire hazard labels have been seized in a safety blitz.
Inspectors confiscated more than 370 items from retailers that did not display required fire danger details.
Suburbs visited in the citywide blitz of dozens of shops last month included
Consumer Affairs Victoria is investigating the source of the products.
Under the mandatory standard for children's nightwear, items require specific labelling warning that material is flammable.
The type of warning depends on the type of fabric.
"While no nightwear is fireproof, adequate labelling ensures that parents and carers are aware of the level of risk when purchasing products," Consumer Affairs Minister Michael O'Brien said.
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"This seizure shows that unfortunately some traders still do not understand product safety standards.
"These standards are in place to protect families and the community and breaching them brings serious consequences."
Suppliers dodging safety standards face fines of up to $220,000 for individuals and $1.1 million for a body corporate.
Kidsafe
TIPS FOR PARENTS
DO not choose nightwear labelled high fire danger if your child may be near open heat sources, even if you choose garments with a low fire danger label these can still be flammable.
CHOOSE well-fitting nightwear. The more loose-fitting the flammable clothing is, the higher the risk of burns if it catches fire.
CONTACT your local fire authority for information on how to install smoke detectors, prevent fires around the home, and provide first aid for burns and scalds.