ACCC sues Kmart over nail glue burns and unsafe children's watches
Australia's competition regulator took Kmart to Federal Court on Friday, alleging the retailer sold dangerous products without adequate warnings. The ACCC claims Kmart's nail glue caused burn injuries requiring hospitalization and skin grafts between 2017 and 2024, and that tens of thousands of children's watches with button batteries failed safety testing. Kmart denies wrongdoing, citing cooperation with the watchdog.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 03:30 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 03:41 UTC
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