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 frequency breach raised compliance concerns. Sales up to February were noted. Shoppers were asked to stop using the devices and return for a full refund. The 467.425 MHz band is allocated to licensed services, prompting regulatory scrutiny under Australian radiocommunications rules. ACMA issued the recall, in-store refunds offered. Regulatory notice highlighted risk of interference with licensed services and legal trouble if used outside licensed frequencies.

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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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