Davie Clothing, supplier of popular loungewear brand Oodie, has paid $101,280 in penalties following a consumer complaint.
Davie Clothing supplied six designs of the Oodie without the fire label fixed to the garment or displayed on its website as required by the safety standard, the ACCC alleges.
“Fire hazard warning labels are crucial to alert consumers to the high fire danger of products and to help keep children safe,” ACCC deputy chair, Catriona Lowe, says.
“Children can suffer serious burns if their clothing catches fire and we urge consumers to remain especially vigilant when kids are more likely to be near artificial heating or open flames.”
More than 2,400 of the Kids Beach Oodie were sold to Australian consumers from 29 September 2022 to 14 July 2023.
“This serves as an important reminder to suppliers of kids clothing to ensure all their relevant products meet safety standards, particularly regarding the use of fire danger warning labels.
“Failure to take the necessary steps to comply can result in consumers being unaware of high fire danger risk, which is unacceptable. This is particularly concerning where children’s clothing is concerned.”
Davie Clothing has issued a voluntary recall for the affected product.
