AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP2–8 September 2013.
9 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Cots (permanent)The cot does not comply with the mandatory Australian standard, AS/NZS 2172:2003 Cots for household use—safety and performance requirements. There were multiple failures related to labelling and non-compliance with the requirements for drop sides of cots.
Stuffed and plush toysThe stuffed animal’s eye can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Home electrical appliancesThe metal blades may break during use of the blender.
Indoor furniture and furnishingsThere is a risk of the plastic cracking when weight is applied to the stool during use. The stool may not be capable of withstanding its rated 100kg load.
Phones, cameras and accessoriesThe charger may short circuit under sustained heavy charging.
Child car seatsThe car seat adaptor support bars can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
Home electrical appliancesWater may leak into the door latch area, causing possible electrical tracking between circuit components and accessible controls.
Indoor furniture and furnishingsThe inner zipper (second zipper inside the bean bag) may have a zip lever attached in contravention of the mandatory standard.
Bicycles and scooters (push)The carbon tubular spokes of the R-Sys front wheel may break during use in certain circumstances causing the rider to lose control and possibly fall, potentially sustaining injury.