The Anko Pop and Surprise Playset has been recalled over a potential choking hazard. Photo / Kmart
The Anko Pop and Surprise Playset has been recalled over a potential choking hazard. Photo / Kmart
A baby and toddler toy sold at Kmart has been recalled in New Zealand over choking fears.
A product recall notice was first issued for the Anko Pop and Surprise Playset from Kmart and Target stores in Australia.
The toy was found to contain small screws that could separate fromthe toy and become a choking hazard, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said in its product recall notice.
“There is a risk of serious injury or death by choking if small parts separate from the toy and a child places them in their mouth.”
An employee who did not want to be named at Hamilton Kmart confirmed the toy had also been recalled here.
The retailer has since withdrawn all sand-based toys from sale as a precaution.
A recall has been issued for 380g pots of craft sand that come in 15 different colours. Photo / Product Safety
It said there was a low risk that any asbestos found would be airborne or fine enough for inhalation.
The sand is part of a recall that expanded further on Thursday. The latest contaminated item added to the list is 380g pots of craft sand in 15 different colours.
Samples of the product, which are sold in dozens of cut-price retailers and dollar stores, have tested positive for asbestos.
