Popular kids' item pulled from shelves at Spotlight
A popular children's hoodie has been urgently recalled from Spotlight stores over safety fears.
The grey Happy Easter White Rabbit hoodie, which was available for purchase across Spotlight stores and online, has been pulled from the shelves by the ACCC as it did not have the required fire hazard label. A popular children's hoodie has been recalled from Spotlight stores over safety fears. Supplied Credit: Supplied The hoodie does not have the required fire hazard label. Supplied Credit: Supplied
'There is a risk of serious burn injuries if exposed to a heat or flame source,' the ACCC statement read.
'Consumers may not be aware of this risk.'
The grey hoodies were sold in sizes 6-8 years and available to buy at Spotlight both online or in-store in Victoria, NSW, Queensland, WA, Tasmania and SA between February 8 to April 14 2025. Customers have been told to return the item to Spotlight for a refund. NewsWire / Sarah Marshall Credit: News Corp Australia
Customers have been urged to stop using the hoodie immediately and keep out of reach of children.
Those who purchased the item can return it to a Spotlight store for a refund, even if there is no receipt.
Anyone who is unable to return the item, or has sold it or gifted it to another person has been urged to email Spotlight for further action.
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