Australians are being warned to immediately stop using several potentially dangerous items recalled this week — two of which have caused fires.
Regulators like the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) are constantly on the lookout for products that don’t meet mandatory standards or could pose a risk to public safety.
This week, there have been products from Bunnings, Aldi and pharmacies across the country, and Yahoo Lifestyle has pulled together all the details you need to know.
Dangerous items from Aldi and Bunnings have been pulled from shelves this week.
(Getty)’Fires have occurred’: Bunnings pool cleaner overheating
A popular robotic pool cleaner sold at Bunnings Warehouse across Australia has been urgently recalled after multiple reports of the product catching fire while charging.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a recall on Friday for the True Blue Pool Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, which was sold nationally between November 1, 2023, and April 30, 2025.
“The affected product’s lithium-ion battery may overheat and ignite if charged in hot weather or direct sunlight and catch fire,” the ACCC said in its recall notice.
True Blue robotic pool cleaner has been recalled.
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“Risk of serious injury or death and property damage if the cleaner ignites and causes a fire.
“Incidents of the cleaner catching fire while charging have occurred.”
Only products with affected serial numbers are included in the recall and there’s a 26-page document containing the list.
You can find it here.
If you have an impacted product, consumers are being urged to “stop the robotic pool cleaner immediately”.
“Unplug it and place it in a cool place,” the ACCC said.
You can contact the manufacturer, True Blue Customer Service, on 1300 827 665 to arrange a free courier collection.
Have the cleaner’s serial number ready, which can be found underneath the hood.
Once the product has been collected, customers will receive a receipt before Bunnings contacts them to organise a full refund.
Consumers are urged not to continue charging or using the recalled cleaner until it has been returned.
Aldi toys bursting into flames
Aldi has recalled a popular light-up plush toy sold in its Special Buys range after some toys overheated, with incidents reported where they caught fire.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a recall on Friday for the Findon Light Up Sensory Plush, sold in Aldi stores between July 4 and July 14.
The ACCC warned that the toy’s circuit board is non-compliant and could overheat, posing a risk of serious burns and property damage.
The plush toys were available in koala, Highland cow, axolotl and penguin designs and contained batteries.
The plush toys were sold at Aldi for 10 days from July 4.
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The ACCC confirmed overheating incidents have already occurred and urged customers to stop using the toys immediately, remove the batteries and keep them out of children’s reach.
“Risk of serious burn injury and property damage if the toy overheats or catches fire while in use,” the ACCC stated in its recall notice.
The toys were part of the supermarket’s beloved Special Buys offer, which offers items not typically sold in grocery stores, such as gym equipment.
Shoppers have been told to use the toy immediately, remove the batteries, and keep it out of children’s reach.
The toys can be returned to Aldi for a full refund.
You can contact Aldi for more information on 13 25 34 from Monday to Friday, between 8.30am to 5.30pm.
You could also reach out via email on customer@service.aldi.com.au or visit the store’s website here.
Child’s lozenge with metal
A children’s throat lozenge sold in pharmacies across Australia has been recalled due to concerns it may contain metal.
Food Safety Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued an urgent recall on Wednesday for Key-Sun Kids Honey & Eucalyptus + acerola lozenges.
Australians have been urged “not to eat this product”.
“Food products containing metal may cause injury if consumed,” the regulator said in its recall notice.
The 12 packs of lozenges were pulled from shelves in almost every Australian state and territory — selling in pharmacies and chemists in New South Wales, Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.
The Kids Honey & Eucalyptus + acerola lozenge was recalled
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They had also been available to purchase online in NSW.
To see if your product has been impacted, check the packet for the following date marking:
If the lozenges you have that use by date, do not consume them.
If you have, and you are concerned about your health, FSANZ has urged people to “seek medical advice”.
Customers can get a full refund for the Key-Sun Laboratories product at the place of purchase.
For further information, call Key-Sun Laboratories on (02) 9999 2525 or email: productrecall@keysun.com.au.
Customers can also visit the website here.
Novelty pen with dangerous button battery
The ACCC also issued a recall for the Out Of The Blue Secret Diary Pen with UV Light after it was found to breach Australia’s mandatory safety standards for products containing button batteries.
The pen, which contains invisible ink and a built-in UV light to reveal hidden messages, was sold nationally at pharmacies and newsagents between October 21, 2025 and July 29, 2026.
You can find the full list of traders here.
The ACCC said the battery compartment isn’t adequately secured, meaning children could gain access to the button battery inside.
The Splosh Australia Secret diary pen with UV light has been recalled.
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Button batteries can be extremely dangerous if swallowed or inserted into the nose or ears.
The ACCC warns that children are at risk of choking, serious internal injuries or even death.
Parents and carers are urged to seek immediate medical help if they suspect a child has swallowed or inserted a button battery.
They should call Triple Zero if the child is having trouble breathing or bleeding, or contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 immediately.
Authorities stress not to wait for symptoms to appear, as early treatment can save lives.
If you have one of the pens, you can get a refund at the place of purchase.
For more information, contact Splosh Australia on 07 3805 4718, via email on Sales@splosh.com.au or visit their website here.
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