AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

1–7 April 2013.

8 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.

Learning and activity toys

Assorted Wooden Children's Pull Along Toys

When subjected to testing, the products were found to liberate small-parts. The products do not comply with the mandatory safety standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age (Australian Standard AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2003, as amended by the regulation).

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Car parts and accessories

4M 5T Vehicle Recovery Strap

The product does not comply with the mandatory standard for motor vehicle recovery straps. It has an inadequate warning label and may not make the user aware of safety hazards when using the product.

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Projectile toys

Hotoy Balloon Helicopter

The product does not comply with mandatory standard (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1, as amended by the regulation for projectile toys), as it does not have a ring on the perimeter of the rotor to reduce the risk of eye injury.

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Tools and machinery

Fluke-28IIEX

Over time the plastic instrument case may develop cracks near the screws on the back of the unit.

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