Latest News About Australian recall over Anko walkie-talkies

Updated 2026-06-17 23:54

ACMA recall the ANKO long-range walkie-talkies sold at Kmart and Target after licence-frequency breach raised compliance concerns. Devices were on sale as recently as February. Customers were urged to stop using them and return for refunds. The 467.425 MHz band is used by licensed services, prompting regulatory action under Australian radiocommunications rules. ACMA issued the recall, with in-store returns available. Regulatory notice highlighted risk of interference with licensed services and legal trouble if misused on licensed bands.

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Anko Walkie Talkie Recall issued after licence-frequency breach at Kmart, Target — Mogaz

Australia’s communications regulator has ordered a recall of Anko-branded long-range walkie-talkies sold at Kmart and Target after saying the devices were programmed to use radio frequencies that require a licence in Australia. The alert was issued for a product that was still on sale as recently as early February. The walkie-talkies, sold in packs of two and advertised with a talking range of up to 500 metres, were available online and in Kmart and Target stores across the country from...

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