AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT RECALL

Aurora Orange Handsmoke Distress Flare

Published 16 December 2020

Product

Aurora Orange Handsmoke Distress Flare Distress signal for daytime use to indicate position and wind direction. Item number 9539320 Lots 060 and 061 These items are sold as singles and form part of an Inshore Distress Flare Kit and a WA Offshore Kit

Why it was recalled

Smoke may vent from both the top and the bottom of the product, instead of venting just from the top, causing the handle of the product to become hot.

Hazard

If the flare vents incorrectly and becomes hot, this may increase the risk of an injury.

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Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.