Kmart Christmas Bedding Recalled After Several Complaints about Sickness

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Product Safety has released an official recall after several customers took to social media to share their concerns about various Kmart Christmas bedding.

One mother shared on Facebook that her child was sick in hospital after sleeping on the sheets while others have mentioned breathing issues and skin irritations due to the strong chemical smell.

Kmart christmas bedding recalled due to chemical smell — Source: Facebook

Strong Chemical Smell

Dozens of parents shared their concerns about the bedding before Kmart issued a voluntary recall last week.

Consumers have stated that the bedding has caused skin irritations and breathing concerns as a result of exposure to them. The bedding and pillows were made in Pakistan and are part of the popular Anko range.

As one mum shared on Facebook,

********* Warning *********
Mr and Mrs Claus bed sheets and elves sheets people in Australia have been very sick one ended up in hospital and 2 ladies had to throw out their washing machines. Please don’t buy will be recalled soon.”

Kmart Christmas Bedding Recall

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Product Safety issued a recall notice on Tuesday for the Christmas-themed Anko bedding sold exclusively at Kmart stores nationwide.

The items were available for sale in-store and online between September 22 and December 4 this year and plenty of Christmas-loving families flocked to their nearest Kmart to pick up the festive bedsets.

The Kmart Christmas Bedding in the Now-Official Recall Includes:

Mr & Mrs Claus queen bed quilt cover set
Christmas Elf reversible single bed quilt cover set
Merry Christmas pillowcase set
Santa & Elves pillowcase set
Christmas Quilt single bed quilt cover set

The ACCC states.

“The product emits a strong chemical odour that may cause reactions to consumers, as it did not cure properly during the manufacturing process.

[There is a] risk of serious injury and/or illness if the products come into contact with skin or if the odour is inhaled.”

If you have any of these products, Kmart has requested you stop using the product immediately and return the quilt cover or pillowcases to your nearest Kmart store for a refund. For those looking for alternative Christmas bedding sets, both Aldi and Spotlight have been praised for having a great range.

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Kmart is known for their amazing range and affordable pricing but sometimes they do have products that fail safety standards. We’ve included a few of the more recent Kmart recalls as well as some recalls from this year to be aware of:

Kmart Recalls and Product Concerns:

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