AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP9–15 September 2013.
5 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Cots (permanent)Canterbury Cot does not comply with the mandatory Australian standard AS/NZS 2172:2003. There were multiple failures but the most concerning breaches relate to the strength of the access fastening device, which could be inadvertently lowered making it possible for a child to open the side of the cot.
General product safetyPotential foreign matter contamination
General product safetyThe recall of the above product is due to the potential presence of foreign matter (metal).
Projectile toysThe toy does not comply with mandatory standard (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1, as amended by the regulation for projectile toys). The projectile toy gun accommodates and discharges projectiles other than those supplied with the toy; in addition, the packaging is not marked with the required warnings.
Tools and machineryThe flange failed a low temperature fracture toughness test against the requirements of the ASTM A350 standard.