A range of products has been pulled from shelves this week by several regulators. Some of the items were feared to raise the risk of injury, sickness, or death, or because they didn’t adhere to strict standards.
They were sold by individual businesses as well as big retailers like Kmart and Chemist Warehouse. Many have taken them away from sale and consumers who purchased them can ask for a refund.
Yahoo Lifestyle has done a wrap-up of all the items that have been recalled.
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Kmart children’s sand toy found to have asbestos
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) revealed Kmart‘s Make Your Own Unicorn Sand Ornaments was pulled from sale after asbestos was detected in some lab testing.
Respirable asbestos, meaning the type that could be breathed into your lungs, was not found, but asbestos is a prohibited substance in Australia.
“Customers should immediately stop using the products and safely dispose of the products,” Kmart said.
Kmart has recalled this sand product over fears it contains asbestos. Picture: Kmart/Getty
“At Kmart, we take the quality and safety of our products very seriously, which is why we would like to advise you of a product safety recall.”
The retailer urged people with this product to contact them or Target with proof of purchase for a full refund.
It also told Aussies to follow safe disposal advice in your local area, which you can find here.
Kmart also cancelled the voluntary recall of the Anko Active Sand tub 14 piece Sand Castle Building Set (19 January 2021 – 15 November 2025) as there was “no evidence of asbestos detection in any of these products”.
Cancer Council sunscreen not mixed correctly
The TGA also asked for Cancer Council’s Sunscreen Clear Zinc Kids SPF50+ 110g to be removed from sale.
It’s sold on the Cancer Council website, as well as at Chemist Warehouse, Priceline, TerryWhite Chemists, Big W, Amcal Pharmacies and other retailers.
The regulator said testing found there was the potential for the product to become unmixed.
“The product may appear to have an uneven texture and visible water separating out of the product. If this happens, the ingredients are no longer properly mixed,” the TGA said.
Three batches of Cancer Council’s sunscreen has been recalled over a mixing issue. Picture: Chemist Warehouse
“If the product is separated, it will be more difficult to spread evenly on skin, and could reduce the overall performance of the product.”
If you have the following batch numbers on your bottle, then you should stop using it immediately:
1143730 (Expiry date August 2027)
1141313 (Expiry date June 2027)
1146857 (Expiry date November 2026)
If you have one of these products, you can return the product to the place of purchase.
You can either get a replacement or a refund.
Contact Vitality Brands for more information on info@vitalitybrands.com or call 1300 364 515.
Zootopia 2 popcorn bucket that could cause serious injury
Village Cinemas was selling a special bucket for Zootopia 2, a highly-anticipated animated film that has a cameo from Robert Irwin.
It was only sold on November 27 and 28 in New South Wales, Tasmania, and Victoria, but has since been recalled, as the consumer watchdog said the handle can “separate from the bucket” and “liberate small parts”.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said this can be deadly in some instances.
This is the popcorn bucket that has been recalled. Picture: ACCC/Disney
“[There’s a] risk of death or serious injury from choking if children try to swallow small parts from the popcorn bucket,” the ACCC said.
If you or someone you know has the bucket, the ACCC had strict guidance on what to do next:
Stop using the popcorn bucket immediately and keep out of reach of children
Return the popcorn bucket to a Village Cinema for a full refund
If you have already disposed of the popcorn bucket or cannot return the popcorn bucket, please contact Village Cinemas for more information
Shein children’s toy that doesn’t comply with standards
Two products from online marketplace Shein have been recalled because they don’t comply with Aussie standards.
A colourful plastic spinning top with built-in flashing LEDs and small LED keychain shaped like a keyboard keycap were affected by the TGA’s recall.
They didn’t adhere to the mandatory standards for products containing button batteries.
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The battery isn’t secured in these products, and there are fears kids could access the battery.
The products are also missing warning information about the dangers of button batteries, and what to do when someone has swallowed or placed a button battery inside any part of their body.
Shein will contact affected consumers by email with a link to confirm disposal of the product as well as a full refund.
You should contact Shein if you have not received the email or are having difficulties with the email.
Baby and kids products that could be deadly or cause injury
Cloud 9 recalled its natural timber cot with 2 base levels, with the TGA saying the rails at the short ends could dislodge when the bed base is positioned to the lowest setting or following movement or impact.
“There is a risk of injury or death if the short end rails dislodge and a child is trapped between the rail and the base of the cot or if they fall out of the cot,” the regulator said.
The recalled batches are:
People have been urged to “stop using the cot immediately” and contact Cloud 9 Baby Bedrooms to arrange a full refund or replacement.
“You will be asked to safely dispose of the cot and provide evidence, such as a photo, of the disposal or destruction of the cot to receive your refund or replacement,” the TGA said.
The SKIP3 stroller bumper bar accessory was also removed from sale.
The TGA found that when bar was opened, a hole was exposed at the hinge that could allow a young child’s finger to be entrapped or scissored.
The regulator revealed that an injury like this has already occurred.
Cozy Toys has also pulled two versions of its magnetic chess game as they don’t comply with the permanent ban on small high-powered magnets.
There is a risk of “serious internal injuries or death” if a child swallows more than one high-powered magnets.
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