75 Piece Wobbly Blocks Recalled by Kmart Australia Due to Choking Hazard

Source: ACCC · Australia

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Kmart Australia has issued a recall for the 75 Piece Wobbly Blocks set because small plastic fragments may pose a serious choking risk to children under 36 months.

What this ACCC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss

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What Happened

Kmart Australia is recalling the 75 Piece Wobbly Blocks set due to a potential violation of the mandatory safety standard for toys intended for children up to and including 36 months of age. The product's storage tub may contain small, loose fragments of plastic offcuts from the moulded block components that were not properly removed during manufacturing.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves the following product:

  • Product Name: 75 Piece Wobbly Blocks
  • Description: A 75-piece set of coloured plastic building blocks
  • SKU: 43639533

What You Should Do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and ensure it is kept out of reach of children. You should thoroughly inspect the storage tub and any play areas for loose plastic fragments; if found, these should be removed and disposed of immediately.

Alternatively, consumers can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have sold or gifted this product to another person, or if you are unable to return it to the store, you are urged to contact Kmart Australia.

Contact Information:

  • Phone: 1800 124 125 (Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm AEST)
  • Online: Kmart Contact Us

Why This Matters

The presence of small plastic fragments poses a high risk of serious injury or death from choking if swallowed by young children.

Source

ACCC Product Safety Australia

Original source: ACCC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this ACCC product recall.

What is this ACCC product recall about?
Kmart Australia has issued a recall for the 75 Piece Wobbly Blocks set because small plastic fragments may pose a serious choking risk to children under 36 months.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ACCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Australia. Check with ACCC for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Product Recalls updates?
Browse the full Product Recalls feed on Areazine at areazine.com/au/recalls/product/ for the latest updates from ACCC and other agencies.