Regulators recalled the ANKO long-range walkie-talkies sold at Kmart and Target after frequency breach raised compliance concerns. Devices were on sale as recently as February. Shoppers were asked to stop using the devices and return for a full refund. The 467.425 MHz frequency is allocated to licensed services, prompting regulatory scrutiny under Australian radiocommunications rules. Recall issued by ACMA, in-store refunds offered. Regulatory warning highlighted potential 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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Walkie-talkies urgently recalled over legal trouble fears
The popular toys, sold in Kmart and Target, can be returned in-store for a full refund.
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Kmart and Target recall walkie-talkies over frequency blunder
The popular toys, sold in Kmart and Target, can be returned in-store for a full refund.