Authorities issued an urgent recall of a popular Kmart children's toy due to a DEADLY DEFECT
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Be careful, folks! Especially if you have small grandchildren over, who could accidentally choke while playing with this particular toy...
A popular children's toy that was previously on shelves in Kmart stores nationwide has been urgently recalled due to a defective part that could potentially cause death.
The product in question is Kmart’s Anko Teething Llama, a rubber teething toy designed to relieve pain in teething infants by allowing them to chew on it.
The defect that was discovered in the product is that the cap that seals the opening in one of the toy's feet could completely detach from it, which would then cause choking hazards for small children and infants.
As a result, Product Safety Australia issued an urgent warning to consumers and urged everyone to refrain from buying, using, and gifting the product.
The statement released by the organisation read: 'If the cap detaches from the teether, it can pose a choking hazard for young children, which can lead to severe injury or death.'
Accordingly, it was said that the item had been sold not only in hundreds of Kmart stores but also on their online platform.
The batch dates of the sale are between April 27 and October 21, 2022.
The product's keycode is 43144082 and its APN number is 9341108951179.
Authorities urge anyone who has purchased the toy to immediately stop using it and return the product to their nearest Kmart store for a full refund.
It’s terrifying to think that something purchased with the best of intentions (to relieve teething pain) could actually cause more damage.
Stay safe out there, folks! Please share with anyone who might be impacted.
A popular children's toy that was previously on shelves in Kmart stores nationwide has been urgently recalled due to a defective part that could potentially cause death.
The product in question is Kmart’s Anko Teething Llama, a rubber teething toy designed to relieve pain in teething infants by allowing them to chew on it.
The defect that was discovered in the product is that the cap that seals the opening in one of the toy's feet could completely detach from it, which would then cause choking hazards for small children and infants.
Due to concerns that it could choke toddlers and infants, Kmart has recalled the Anko Teething Llama. Credit: Product Safety Australia.
As a result, Product Safety Australia issued an urgent warning to consumers and urged everyone to refrain from buying, using, and gifting the product.
The statement released by the organisation read: 'If the cap detaches from the teether, it can pose a choking hazard for young children, which can lead to severe injury or death.'
Accordingly, it was said that the item had been sold not only in hundreds of Kmart stores but also on their online platform.
The batch dates of the sale are between April 27 and October 21, 2022.
The product's keycode is 43144082 and its APN number is 9341108951179.
Authorities urge anyone who has purchased the toy to immediately stop using it and return the product to their nearest Kmart store for a full refund.
It’s terrifying to think that something purchased with the best of intentions (to relieve teething pain) could actually cause more damage.
Stay safe out there, folks! Please share with anyone who might be impacted.
