Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/18–24 November 2013
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

18–24 November 2013.

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

Asbestos (cancer causing substance)

Novelty Fire Wallet

Recent testing has detected the presence of chrysotile asbestos (white asbestos) in the fire pads of the wallet. The importation of asbestos or goods containing asbestos into Australia is prohibited under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (Customs Prohibited Import Regulations).

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Games and puzzles

Bowman Bow and Arrow Set

The product does not comply with mandatory standard (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1, as amended by the regulation for projectile toys), as it is not marked with the required warnings for projectile toys.

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Games and puzzles

Marksman Bow and Arrow Toy Game Series

The product does not comply with mandatory standard (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1, as amended by the regulation for projectile toys), as it is not marked with the required warnings for projectile toys.

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Games and puzzles

Toy Target Game Bow and Arrow Set

The product does not comply with mandatory standard (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1, as amended by the regulation for projectile toys), as it is not marked with the required warnings for projectile toys.

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Games and puzzles

Shooting Game Projectile Toy Set

The product does not comply with mandatory standard (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1, as amended by the regulation for projectile toys), as it is not marked with the required warnings for projectile toys.

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Hazardous materials

Musical Instrument Keyboard Set

The product fails to comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age because the batteries are accessible without the use of a tool, or two independent movements of the battery compartment lid. In addition, the product may also break into small parts during normal use.

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