AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP4–10 November 2013.
6 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Stuffed and plush toysThe toys may liberate polyester fill during use as they do not comply with the mandatory 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).
Kitchenware and containersDuring normal use, such as when washing the glasses, the inner wall of the glass may shatter.
Sunglasses and fashion spectaclesThe sunglasses are labelled as Category 2 sunglasses but were incorrectly installed with category 4 lenses. Also the transmitance difference between corresponding points in each lens is greater than permitted by the mandatory Australian safety standard for sunglasses & fashion spectacles.
Bath toysThese types of products are banned under Consumer Protection Notice 20 of 2011 because the cord provides a yo-yo effect and can stretch to over the safe limit of 500 mm in length.
Boat parts and accessoriesA limited number of ICON binnacle mount remote control levers may be incorrectly assembled. The result is that the levers may pull away from the remote control, resulting in loss of throttle and shift control.
General product safetyThe recall is due to the presence of aflatoxin at levels above those permitted in the national Food Standards Code.