justice Australia
ACCC takes Kmart to court over nail glue and watches
51people
Consumers who complained of skin burns caused by the nail glues
The ACCC has begun Federal Court proceedings against Kmart, alleging the retailer sold nail glue without adequate burn-risk warnings and supplied non-compliant watches and Smart Tags containing button batteries. Kmart denies wrongdoing and says it has met its reporting obligations.
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken legal action against Kmart in the Federal Court in Victoria.
“The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken action against the retail giant in the Federal Court in Victoria”
AllegedThe ACCC alleges Kmart sold cosmetic nail glue without warning consumers about a risk of serious burn injuries.
“alleging Kmart sold cosmetic nail glue without warning consumers of a risk of serious injury from burns associated with it”
- 51people
Consumers who complained of skin burns caused by the nail glues
“between August 2017 and December 2024, at least 51 consumers complained to Kmart of skin burns caused by contact with the nail glues”