Sunita Somvanshi
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued an urgent recall for 3D Mini Animal Toys sold at Kmart and Target stores across Australia. The toys, which feature 12 assorted mini animal character designs, may break apart into small pieces that can cause choking in young children.
The recall, published on August 27, 2025, under reference number PRA 2025/20603, affects toys sold both in-store and online between June 12 and August 13, 2025. The supplier, Zak Australia Pty Ltd, has acknowledged the safety hazard.
“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,” warns the ACCC notice. The recall applies to products with SKU numbers 43567355 and 71063829, and GTIN (barcode) 5061081370999.
Parents and caregivers who have purchased these toys are advised to immediately stop using them and keep them away from children. The toys should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Kmart and Target provide customer service contacts for recall assistance.
For Kmart customers, the contact number is 1800 124 125, available Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm AEST, and Saturday from 8am to 5pm AEST. Target customers can call 1300 753 567, Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm AEST, and Saturday from 9am to 5pm AEST.
Kmart has released a statement saying, “At Kmart, we take the quality and safety of our products very seriously,” and urged customers to return the affected products immediately.
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The recall has sparked criticism from some shoppers who claim the toys broke apart quickly after purchase. Some consumers have pointed to potential issues with the 3D printing manufacturing process, suggesting that proper research into the durability of such toys might have prevented the safety concern.
The same toys have also been recalled in New Zealand, with the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issuing a similar warning about the choking hazard. New Zealand customers who purchased the toys from Kmart NZ are advised to stop using them immediately and seek refunds through Kmart’s customer service.
This recall highlights the importance of toy safety standards, particularly for items intended for young children who may put small objects in their mouths. Parents who have gifted these toys to others are encouraged to notify those recipients about the recall.
For more information about this recall or other product safety concerns, consumers can visit the Product Safety Australia website and quote the PRA number 2025/20603 when contacting regulators.
