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Dusk Group Limited (ASX:DSK)

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Announcement
Release
22 Jul 2026 11:09AM
Price at Release
$0.713
Full Release
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Summary
Dusk Group Limited has announced that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has initiated proceedings against its subsidiary, Dusk Australasia Pty Ltd, in the Federal Court of Australia. The proceedings allege contraventions related to certain products sold between 2023 and 2024 containing button batteries. The allegations include the supply of 25 product lines before completing safety standard testing, despite passing tests when conducted. Additionally, four product lines allegedly lacked required warning information, leading to their voluntary recall in December 2024. No reports of harm linked to these products have been identified, and Dusk Group continues to monitor customer feedback. Furthermore, it is alleged that Dusk Australasia Pty Ltd breached an undertaking given to the ACCC in 2023. Dusk Group is committed to product safety and has been cooperating with the ACCC during the investigation. The matter being before the Federal Court restricts further comments, but Dusk Group will continue to fulfill its disclosure obligations.
Key Points
  • ACCC commenced proceedings against Dusk Australasia Pty Ltd.
  • Allegations related to button battery products sold between 2023 and 2024.
  • 25 product lines supplied before safety testing, but passed when tested.
  • Four product lines lacked warning information, recalled in December 2024.
  • No customer harm reported from these products.
  • Alleged breach of undertaking given to ACCC in 2023.
  • Dusk Group fully cooperating with ACCC investigation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.