AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP20–26 August 2012.
3 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Cots (folding or portable)The portable cot does not comply with the mandatory Australian standard AS/NZS 2195: 1999 ‘Folding Cots —Safety requirements’. Specifically clause 10.2, which does not permit accessible gaps that allow a 95mm probe to pass through. Furthermore, the portable cot does not meet the labelling requirements set out in clause 13.2.
Ride-on lawn mowers and tractorsThe plastic weld between the fuel filter body and cap may not adequately seal the filter assembly. In the event the filter body is not sealed, fuel may leak from the filter housing.
Tools and machineryA weakness in the area where the handle meets the blade can cause the handle or the blade to break during use.