Elastic Luggage Straps, Assorted Children's Toys and Natural Latex Hot Water Bottles
Published 3 July 2017
Product
Elastic Luggage Straps, Assorted Children's Toys and Natural Latex Hot Water Bottles
Why it was recalled
(a) The elastic luggage straps do not have the required warning label in accordance with Consumer Goods (Elastic luggage straps) Safety Standard 2017. (b) The children’s toys contain batteries that can become accessible through normal use, which does not comply with Consumer Protection Notice No. 14 of 2003, as amended by Consumer Protection No. 1 of 2005. (c) The hot water bottles do not meet the performance, physical and labelling requirements in accordance with the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) (Hot Water Bottles) Regulations 2008.
Hazard
Paragraph (a) - poses a risk of misuse, resulting in injury to the user. Paragraph (b) – poses as a choking hazard if ingested. Paragraph (c) – poses a risk of potential burns or serious injury.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.