Kmart and Target shoppers are being told to return a recalled Anko long-range walkie-talkie after Australia’s communications regulator found the product was set to use a radio channel that is not approved for ordinary consumer use.
The recall applies to Anko Long Range Walkie Talkies sold through Kmart and Target stores, websites and mobile apps across Australia. The affected products were available from September 30, 2025 to February 6, 2026 and were sold as a two-pack with a stated range of up to 500 metres.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority said the issue involves the 467.425 MHz frequency band. That band is used by licensed services in Australia, meaning a consumer walkie-talkie operating on it can create interference for organisations that are authorised to use the channel.
Unlike some retail recalls, this is not a warning about a battery fault, overheating risk or broken part. The concern is that the device’s programming may allow it to transmit on a restricted frequency. ACMA said use of the walkie-talkies in their current condition may interfere with licensed services and cause unintended disruption.
The affected product numbers are:
- Kmart: 43577156
- Target: 71215020
Customers who have either model should stop using the walkie-talkies immediately. Kmart and Target are offering a full refund when the product is returned to store.
ACMA has also warned that using the recalled product without a licence may breach Australia’s Radiocommunications Act 1992. That means the recall is not just a store-level product issue; it also involves national spectrum rules designed to stop unlicensed devices from disrupting approved radio communications.
Radio frequencies in Australia are managed so emergency services, transport operators, councils, mining companies and other licensed users can communicate without unexpected interference. When a consumer product is programmed incorrectly, even a small household device can become a problem if it transmits on a channel reserved for licensed use.
The recalled Anko walkie-talkies may look like a simple family or children’s gadget, but the regulator’s advice is clear: do not continue using them. Consumers do not need to test the product or try to confirm the frequency themselves before returning it.
Kmart customers can call 1800 124 125 for further information. Target customers can contact 1300 753 567. Both support lines operate Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm AEST.
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The official recall notice is available from the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
The recall is another example of why shoppers should take product notices seriously even when an item appears to be working normally. In this case, the risk may not be visible to the user, but it could affect other communication systems operating legally on the same band.
Swikblog has also reported on another Kmart and Target recall involving children’s products, which you can read here: Urgent Unicorn Sand Recall At Kmart And Target.
For anyone who bought the Anko long-range walkie-talkies during the sale period, the safest next step is simple: stop using the product, check the model number, and return it to Kmart or Target for a full refund.
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