{"id":170601,"date":"2025-12-06T05:31:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T05:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/170601\/"},"modified":"2025-12-06T05:31:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T05:31:05","slug":"product-recall-roundup-kmart-childrens-toy-cancer-council-sunscreen-zootopia-2-popcorn-bucket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/170601\/","title":{"rendered":"Product recall roundup: Kmart children’s toy, Cancer Council sunscreen, Zootopia 2 popcorn bucket"},"content":{"rendered":"

A range of products has been pulled<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

They were sold by individual businesses as well as big retailers like Kmart<\/a> and Chemist Warehouse<\/a>. Many have taken them away from sale and consumers who purchased them can ask for a refund.<\/p>\n

Yahoo Lifestyle has done a wrap-up of all the items that have been recalled.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/p>\n

Kmart children’s sand toy found to have asbestos <\/p>\n

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) revealed<\/a> Kmart<\/a>‘s Make Your Own Unicorn Sand Ornaments was pulled from sale after asbestos was detected in some lab testing.<\/p>\n

Respirable asbestos, meaning the type that could be breathed into your lungs, was not found, but asbestos is a prohibited substance<\/a> in Australia.<\/p>\n

“Customers should immediately stop using the products and safely dispose of the products,” Kmart said.<\/p>\n

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Kmart has recalled this sand product over fears it contains asbestos. Picture: Kmart\/Getty<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

The retailer urged people with this product to contact them or Target with proof of purchase for a full refund.<\/p>\n

It also told Aussies to follow safe disposal advice in your local area, which you can find here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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”.<\/p>\n

Cancer Council sunscreen not mixed correctly<\/p>\n

The TGA also asked for Cancer Council’s Sunscreen Clear Zinc Kids SPF50+ 110g to be removed from sale.<\/p>\n

It’s sold on the Cancer Council website, as well as at Chemist Warehouse<\/a>, Priceline, TerryWhite Chemists, Big W, Amcal Pharmacies and other retailers.<\/p>\n

The regulator said testing<\/a> found there was the potential for the product to become unmixed.<\/p>\n

“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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Three batches of Cancer Council’s sunscreen has been recalled over a mixing issue. Picture: Chemist Warehouse<\/p>\n

“If the product is separated, it will be more difficult to spread evenly on skin, and could reduce the overall performance of the product.”<\/p>\n

If you have the following batch numbers on your bottle, then you should stop using it immediately:<\/p>\n

1143730 (Expiry date August 2027)<\/p>\n

1141313 (Expiry date June 2027)<\/p>\n

1146857 (Expiry date November 2026)<\/p>\n

If you have one of these products, you can return the product to the place of purchase.<\/p>\n

You can either get a replacement or a refund.<\/p>\n

Contact Vitality Brands for more information on info@vitalitybrands.com<\/a> or call 1300 364 515.<\/p>\n

Zootopia 2 popcorn bucket that could cause serious injury<\/p>\n

Village Cinemas was selling a special bucket for Zootopia 2, a highly-anticipated animated film that has a cameo from Robert Irwin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It was only sold on November 27 and 28 in New South Wales, Tasmania, and Victoria, but has since been recalled<\/a>, as the consumer watchdog said the handle can “separate from the bucket” and “liberate small parts”.<\/p>\n

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said this can be deadly in some instances<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This is the popcorn bucket that has been recalled. Picture: ACCC\/Disney<\/p>\n

“[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.<\/p>\n

If you or someone you know has the bucket, the ACCC had strict guidance on what to do next:<\/p>\n

Stop using the popcorn bucket immediately and keep out of reach of children<\/p>\n

Return the popcorn bucket to a Village Cinema for a full refund<\/p>\n

If you have already disposed of the popcorn bucket or cannot return the popcorn bucket, please contact Village Cinemas for more information<\/p>\n

Shein children’s toy that doesn’t comply with standards<\/p>\n

Two products from online marketplace Shein have been recalled<\/a> because they don’t comply with Aussie standards.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

They didn’t adhere to the mandatory standards for products containing button batteries.<\/p>\n

SHOP:<\/p>\n

The battery isn\u2019t secured in these products, and there are fears kids could access the battery.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Shein will contact affected consumers by email with a link to confirm disposal of the product as well as a full refund.<\/p>\n

You should contact Shein if you have not received the email or are having difficulties with the email.<\/p>\n

Baby and kids products that could be deadly or cause injury<\/p>\n

Cloud 9 recalled<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

The recalled batches are:<\/p>\n

People have been urged to “stop using the cot immediately” and contact Cloud 9 Baby Bedrooms to arrange a full refund or replacement.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

The SKIP3 stroller bumper bar accessory<\/a> was also removed from sale.<\/p>\n

The TGA found that when bar was opened, a hole was exposed at the hinge that could allow a young child\u2019s finger to be entrapped or scissored.<\/p>\n

The regulator revealed that an injury like this has already occurred.<\/p>\n

Cozy Toys has also pulled<\/a> two versions of its magnetic chess game as they don\u2019t comply with the permanent ban on small high-powered magnets.<\/p>\n

There is a risk of “serious internal injuries or death” if a child swallows more than one high-powered magnets.<\/p>\n

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