How do I check if a kids product has been recalled in Australia?

Search the ACCC Product Safety database at productsafety.gov.au. Filter by 'Baby and toddler products' or search the product name or brand. You can also subscribe to ACCC recall alerts by email — notifications are sent when a new recall is published.

What kids products must meet mandatory safety standards in Australia?

Mandatory standards apply to: toys for children up to 36 months (choking hazards), prams and strollers, cots, portable cots, bunk beds, bassinets, baby dummies and dummy chains, baby walkers, child restraints (car seats), children's nightwear, toys with magnets, small high-powered magnets, and infant formula. If a product doesn't meet the standard it cannot be sold.

What should I do if a product I own is recalled?

Stop using the product immediately. Follow the remedy offered by the supplier — usually a refund, replacement or repair. You can contact the supplier directly or follow the instructions on the ACCC recall notice. If you have trouble getting the remedy, contact your state's consumer affairs office.

Are second-hand baby products ever recalled?

Yes. A product recall applies to every unit of that product regardless of where or when it was bought. Always check the ACCC recall database before using hand-me-down prams, cots, car seats or baby carriers — recall notices remain live indefinitely.

Do car seat recalls affect rear-facing and forward-facing seats equally?

Yes — both are subject to the same mandatory standard (AS/NZS 1754). Car seat recalls in Australia have been triggered by harness failures, buckle issues, and non-compliant labelling. If a recall affects your seat, stop using it and contact the supplier or check an installation service (Kidsafe) for options.

Australian kids product recalls

by milly chen·23 april 2026

how to check if a kids product is recalled, what the mandatory standards cover, and what to do if you own a recalled product.

check the live ACCC database before buying second-hand

the ACCC publishes every Australian product recall at productsafety.gov.au — including all baby and toddler product categories. recall notices remain live indefinitely because second-hand items continue to circulate for years.

search baby and toddler recalls at ACCC

how to check if your product is recalled

1. go to productsafety.gov.au/recalls
2. filter by "baby and toddler products" or search the product name / brand
3. check the model number on your product against the recall notice — recalls are often specific to one batch or model
4. follow the remedy offered by the supplier — usually a refund, replacement or repair
5. subscribe to ACCC recall alerts at the same page so you're notified of future recalls

recent examples (April 2026)

Ducky Sip 'n Learn Cup

feeding products

small silicone parts can separate — choking and serious injury or death risk

Timeless 3-in-1 Stroller

prams and strollers

does not comply with the prams and strollers mandatory standard — brake control not red, missing warning labels

Baby car seat mat (various retailers)

car seats and restraints

affected installation and harness correctness

Various cots with undersized mattresses

cots

gap greater than 4 cm between cot and mattress — entrapment risk

these are examples from the ACCC database. for the live and complete list, always check productsafety.gov.au.

mandatory safety standards for kids products

these categories have mandatory standards in Australia — a product cannot be sold unless it complies. when a standard is tightened or a batch is found non-compliant, a recall is issued.

prams and strollers

AS/NZS 2088:2013

common recall reasons:

•brake failure or missing red brake control
•harness failure
•tipping or structural collapse
•missing warning labels

cots and portable cots

AS/NZS 2172 (cots), AS/NZS 2195 (portable cots)

common recall reasons:

•entrapment gaps greater than 4 cm between mattress and cot sides
•undersized mattresses
•spacing between slats that can trap a baby's head
•failing side-rail latches

car seats and child restraints

AS/NZS 1754

common recall reasons:

•harness buckle failure
•misleading age/weight labels
•incorrect installation instructions
•non-compliant accessories (seat protectors, head supports)

toys and small parts

Mandatory toy standard (for children up to 36 months)

common recall reasons:

•small parts that separate and can choke a child
•magnets that can be swallowed and cause internal injury
•button batteries in reachable locations
•lead or unsafe levels of chemicals in paint or plastic

dummies and dummy chains

Mandatory standard for baby dummies and dummy chains

common recall reasons:

•dummy chains that are too long
•parts that detach
•non-compliant labelling

children's nightwear

AS/NZS 1249

common recall reasons:

•fire-hazard categorisation labelling missing or incorrect
•fabric that burns faster than the standard allows

baby carriers and slings

voluntary standard AS/NZS ISO 13201 / ASTM F2236 followed by many brands

common recall reasons:

•buckle failure
•stitching failure under load
•inadequate head support for newborns

infant formula

TGA + FSANZ regulations

common recall reasons:

•contamination (bacterial, chemical)
•labelling errors around age suitability
•foreign objects in batches

what to do if your product is recalled

•stop using it immediately — even if nothing has gone wrong yet
•read the recall notice — the ACCC listing tells you what remedy the supplier is offering
•contact the supplier — they cover the refund, replacement or repair cost, not you
•if the product caused injury — report to ACCC (productsafety.gov.au) and seek medical attention
•can't reach the supplier? — contact your state fair trading or consumer affairs office

stay on top of new recalls

the ACCC sends email alerts when a new recall is published. subscribe once and you'll see baby and kids product recalls as soon as they go live.

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related safety guides

car seat laws by state

age requirements, ISOFIX rules, taxi exemptions for every state.

baby-proofing the home

room-by-room checklist for a safer home.

Australia's under-16 social media ban

what's banned, what's exempt, and what parents need to do.

this guide summarises information published by the ACCC at productsafety.gov.au and relevant mandatory standards. recall examples listed are from the ACCC database and are illustrative — always check the live database for the full and current list. mini mode is not affiliated with the ACCC.