AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

17–23 June 2013.

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

Bath toys

Babies Bath Squeeze Toy Sets

The item does not comply with the mandatory safety standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age. The squeaker can detach and become a choking hazard.

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Clothing (daywear)

Girls' Padded Swimwear

The products do not feature the mandatory warning labels as detailed in Consumer Protection Notice No.3 of 2009 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Swimming Aids and Flotation Aids for Water Familiarisation and Swimming Tuition.

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Basketball

Basketball Ring

The basketball ring does not comply with the mandatory standard for these products. The ring does not carry the mandatory warning concerning the hazard from improper installation or from swinging on the ring.

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Tools and machinery

Stitched Sheath for Bear Grylls Parang Machete

The Parang machete can cut through the stitching of the sheaths when the blade is taken from or replaced in the sheath. This is far more likely to occur when the Parang is inserted in the Stitched Sheath upside down; in fact, Gerber does not believe this issue can occur unless the Parang is taken from or replaced in the Stitched Sheath upside down.

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Blinds, curtains and window fittings

Indoor Blinds - Matchstick Roman

'Matchstick' roman style blinds manufactured between January and March 2013 were not marked with the mandatory safety warning sticker on the outer packaging as required by the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard—Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations 2010.

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Outdoor toys and play equipment

Toy Sand Truck 42.5cm

The product may produce small parts and does 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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