Bought this at Kmart? You may need to stop using it right now due to a product recall
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Product recalls are never ideal, especially when they involve everyday items we rely on for convenience and comfort.
What began as a seemingly routine purchase from a major Australian retailer has now sparked serious concerns after an unexpected incident prompted authorities to step in.
Here’s what triggered the urgent recall and what it means for consumers across the country.
A popular Australian retailer pulled a line of reusable coffee cups from its shelves following a reported injury linked to one of the products.
Kmart Australia recalled a range of Anko-branded double-walled coffee cups with lids after concerns were raised about a fault that could lead to serious burns.
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) confirmed the recall applied to cups sold between 18 December 2024 and 7 April 2025, both in-store and online.
The affected products were available in four colours: sunset, sage, black and rose gold.
The same faulty design was also available through Target, which stocked the same Anko cups.
In a statement, Kmart explained the issue: ‘When the cup is filled with hot liquid, the lid may rapidly release and pop off as there is no pressure release valve.’
This posed a significant burn risk if the lid unexpectedly dislodged while containing hot beverages.
The ACCC confirmed that at least one person had been injured by the product.
Shoppers were urged to stop using the cup immediately and return it to the store where it was purchased.
‘Contact the store of purchase if you are unable to return the product to the store,’ Kmart advised.
Customers were also encouraged to let the retailer know if they had given the cup to someone else: ‘Tell us if you have sold or gifted the product to another person.’
The incident prompted serious safety concerns and a swift response from authorities to prevent further harm.
In a previous story, thousands of vehicles were pulled from Australian roads due to a major safety fault.
The recall affected a wide range of models, leaving many drivers unsure whether they were at risk.
Read more to find out if your vehicle was included.
With safety now in the spotlight, will this recall make you think twice before buying your next reusable cup? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
What began as a seemingly routine purchase from a major Australian retailer has now sparked serious concerns after an unexpected incident prompted authorities to step in.
Here’s what triggered the urgent recall and what it means for consumers across the country.
A popular Australian retailer pulled a line of reusable coffee cups from its shelves following a reported injury linked to one of the products.
Kmart Australia recalled a range of Anko-branded double-walled coffee cups with lids after concerns were raised about a fault that could lead to serious burns.
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) confirmed the recall applied to cups sold between 18 December 2024 and 7 April 2025, both in-store and online.
Kmart recalls coffee cups over burn risk. Image source: Kmart
The affected products were available in four colours: sunset, sage, black and rose gold.
The same faulty design was also available through Target, which stocked the same Anko cups.
In a statement, Kmart explained the issue: ‘When the cup is filled with hot liquid, the lid may rapidly release and pop off as there is no pressure release valve.’
This posed a significant burn risk if the lid unexpectedly dislodged while containing hot beverages.
The ACCC confirmed that at least one person had been injured by the product.
Shoppers were urged to stop using the cup immediately and return it to the store where it was purchased.
‘Contact the store of purchase if you are unable to return the product to the store,’ Kmart advised.
Customers were also encouraged to let the retailer know if they had given the cup to someone else: ‘Tell us if you have sold or gifted the product to another person.’
The incident prompted serious safety concerns and a swift response from authorities to prevent further harm.
In a previous story, thousands of vehicles were pulled from Australian roads due to a major safety fault.
The recall affected a wide range of models, leaving many drivers unsure whether they were at risk.
Read more to find out if your vehicle was included.
With safety now in the spotlight, will this recall make you think twice before buying your next reusable cup? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
