205 archived Australian notices, each linked to its official Product Safety Australia source. The page updates automatically when new notices arrive.
Showing notices 97–144 of 205.
The product does not comply with the performance or labelling requirements of the mandatory standard 'Consumer Goods (Trolley Jacks) Safety Standard 2017'. When tested, the product collapsed using only 1800 kg, and there was insufficient hazard warning labelling on the product.
The product does not comply with the performance or labelling requirements of the mandatory standard 'Consumer Protection Notice No. 1 of 2010 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Vehicle Jacks'. The incorrect labelling on the product or packaging may result in misuse of the product. The overload protection is not to Australian standards.
The product does not comply with the performance or labelling requirements of the mandatory standard 'Consumer Goods (Trolley Jacks) Safety Standard 2017'. The product fails to comply with overload capacity tests and the incorrect labelling on the product or packaging may result in misuse of the product.
Product packaged incorrectly and only contains seat covers suitable for installation on one side of the vehicle instead of a separate seat cover for the driver's seat and the passenger seat. Installation of a seat cover on the wrong side may inhibit airbag deployment.
This product does not comply with the mandatory standard 'Consumer Goods (Trolley Jacks) Safety Standard 2017'. When tested, the product collapsed using only 1800 kg, and there is insufficient hazard warning labelling on the product.
The product does not meet the requirements of the mandatory standard 'Consumer Protection Notice No. 12 of 2008, Consumer Product Safety Standard for Vehicle Support Stands'. Some products in this range may have a faulty latch that is either loose or has not been cast correctly.
The product does not comply with the performance or labelling requirements of the mandatory standard 'Consumer Protection Notice No. 1 of 2010 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Vehicle Jacks'. The incorrect labelling on the product or packaging may result in misuse of the product and the pressure relief valve for the overload protection may not activate as it should.
Some connectors may have been incorrectly wired. The black negative wire has been wired to the positive (+) socket. The red positive wire has been wired to the negative (-) socket.
The product does not comply with the requirements of mandatory standard 'Consumer Goods (Portable Ramps for Vehicles) Safety Standard 2017'. The ramp may deform significantly when overloaded.
The product does not meet the requirements of the mandatory standard 'Consumer Protection Notice No. 12 of 2008, Consumer Product Safety Standard for Vehicle Support Stands'. The product was sold without the instruction manual and an incomplete label. The jack stand's label is missing some of the required information.
Internal defects have been identified in the seatbelt anchorage bolts (specification 7/16UNF x38mm Grade 5 anchorage bolt) that may cause the bolt to crack in certain conditions. The Seatbelt Anchorage Bolts are included in certain APV Safety Products Aftermarket Seatbelt Kits sold from 17 July 2018 to 19 January 2019.
Where the installation has not been carried out in accordance with the product manual, using dedicated wiring from a single battery supply, there is potential at any time for no trailer brake output indicated by a flashing yellow/red warning lamp.
The portable ramp was supplied without instructions for use and labelled markings on the product itself. The product does not comply with the labelling requirements of mandatory standard AS/NZS 2640:1994 Portable ramps for vehicles.
The seat belts can not effectively prevent injury in a car accident.
On certain Jacks, the supplied label does not comply with the mandatory standard ‘Consumer Goods (Trolley Jacks) Safety Standard 2017’. The jack label is missing some of the required information.
The affected tyres were manufactured with a defect in the tread due to a manufacturing irregularity.
Under extreme conditions, the bottom part of the shock absorber may hit the control arm of the vehicle. This may cause the piston rod inside the shock absorber to break.
The main column may fracture, rather than bend, if a load is dropped on its outer most edge.
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Product Serial number is missing or illegible on the product label and is not compliant with the relevant mandatory safety standard.
The side panel of the seat cover may not come apart to allow the airbag to deploy correctly.
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Saddlebag latching arm may become disengaged from the mounting plate/bracket and not adequately secure the saddlebag to the motorcycle during use.
The hydraulic trolley jack is supplied with a rubber head cap, which makes it non-compliant with the mandatory standard 'Consumer Goods (Trolley Jacks) Safety Standard 2017'.
Base plate may bend under load.
The affected tyres were manufactured with an incorrect rubber compound on the belt wire which may result in poor adhesion of the rubber to the belt wires.
The vehicle recovery strap does not comply with the labelling requirements of the Consumer Goods (Motor Vehicle Recovery Straps) Safety Standard 2017 or the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) (Motor Vehicle Recovery Straps) Regulations 2010 (Cth).
The warning label attached to the product contains a typographical error. The warning label contains the line 'A standard tow ball or vehicle tie-down point is 'now' designed for this purpose and may result in the strap or vehicle component detaching from a vehicle and striking and seriously injuring or killing a person.' The actual wording should be: 'A standard tow ball or vehicle tie-down point is 'not' designed for this purpose and may result in the strap or vehicle component detaching from a vehicle and striking and seriously injuring or killing a person.'
In certain circumstances, the shock absorber could fail and cause potential separation of suspension components.
The strap failed to comply with the labelling requirements of the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) (Motor Vehicle Recovery Straps) Regulations 2010. Information about the strap's minimum breaking strength is not included on the label.
The product does not meet the requirements of the mandatory standard 'Consumer Protection Notice No. 12 of 2008, Consumer Product Safety Standard for Vehicle Support Stands'. The product may buckle during use.
The product may not have undergone the induction (hardening) procedure during manufacture. This may cause suspension failure while the vehicle is in motion.
Rhino Rack has identified that some roof rack kits may contain one or more incorrect legs. The incorrect legs do not have the appropriate “lip” in their profile to help create clamping pressure to the vehicle roof.
There is a risk of the axle failing at the junction where the cast insert arm enters the axle.
In some circumstances the product's battery component may overheat after jumpstarting a vehicle.
Certain vehicle jacks, sold by HSPO as service replacements for the RG Colorado, Colorado 7 and TrailBlazer, may not have been fitted with the required AS/NZS2693 label which describes the safe and correct usage of the jack.
Manifold gasket contains chrysotile asbestos.
Affected vehicle jacks do not comply with the labelling or instruction requirements in the mandatory standard for vehicle jacks, which is based on the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2693:2007 because the prescribed safety information and warnings were not included on either the packaging or the jack itself.
Product labelling on the outer packaging is not compliant with the relevant mandatory safety standard. Inner labels and instructions for use are compliant with the requirements of the mandatory standard.
Product labelling on the outer cardboard packaging is not compliant with the relevant mandatory safety standard. Inner labels and instructions for use are compliant with the requirements of the mandatory standard.
The product may have been incorrectly filled with a grease that is not suitable for the natural rubber components of automotive braking systems.
The product does not comply with the labelling requirements of mandatory standard AS/NZS 2640:1994 Portable ramps for vehicles.
Glass used in the rear screen was not correctly toughened and may not shatter according to the requirements of the Australian Design Rules.
Trailers fitted with 50mm x 75mm rectangular drawbar may not comply with the Australian Design Rules (ADR) required specifications due to the strength of the material used.
Affected vehicle jacks do not comply with the labelling or instruction requirements in the mandatory standard for vehicle jacks, which is based on the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2693:2007 because the prescribed safety information and warnings were not included on either the packaging or the jack itself.
Hardness and tensile strength of the casting is low, causing potential for cracking and failure of the wheel rim.
Affected trolley jacks may not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard for trolley jacks (based on the Australian/New Zealand, AS / NZS 2615-2004) in relation to Clause 6.2 Durability.
Affected vehicle jacks do not comply with the labelling or instruction requirements in the mandatory standard for vehicle jacks, which is based on the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2693:2007 because the prescribed safety information and warnings were not included on either the packaging or the jack itself.