Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/16–22 December 2013
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

16–22 December 2013.

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

Rattles and toy teethers

Kaper Kidz Wooden Rattle Cage

The three wooden rings can be broken if dropped or impacted during use, presenting a choking hazard for infants and thereby breaching the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age, AS/NZS 8124.1:2002 (as amended by the regulation).

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Pharmacy and medical products

Chrysotile Healing Crystals

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

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Building and construction toys

EVA Soft Blocks

Due to loose/faulty plastic casings, the magnets may fall out of the blocks, presenting a choking hazard for infants and thereby breaching the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age, AS/NZS 8124.1:2002 (as amended by the regulation).

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Car parts and accessories

Kincrome 1800Kg Trolley Jack

Affected jacks may not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard for trolley jacks (based on the Australian/New Zealand Standard: AS/NZS 2615-2004) in relation to the following clauses: 5.4a - Head Cap 5.5 - Overload Protection 6.4 - Loss of Height Under Load 6.7 - Eccentric Load Test

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Car parts and accessories

GT412 Garage Tuff Trolley Jack

The affected jacks may not comply with the mandatory standard for trolley jacks AS/NZS 2615-2004 with relation to: -Clause 5.5 Overload protection -Clause 6.6 Overload test -Clause 6.7 Y Eccentric load test Point Y

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Building and construction toys

Selecta Battino Hammering Toy

Three rubber rings in the holes of the product are loose, presenting a choking hazard for infants and thereby breaching the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age, AS/NZS 8124.1:2002 (as amended by the regulation).

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Musical instruments and toys

Play School Egg Maracas

The product may come apart at the join and release the internal small plastic or metal balls. The item may 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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Car parts and accessories

SCA 2500kg Trolley Jack

Affected jacks may not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard for trolley jacks (based on the Australian/New Zealand, AS/NZS 2615-2004) in relation to: - Clause 6.7 eccentric load Batch No. 4502472625 may also not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard for trolley jacks (based on the Australian/New Zealand standard, AS/NZS 2615-2004) in relation to: - Clause 5.5 overload protection

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General product safety

DV Cargo Van

The vantiy mirror in the left hand internal sunvisor is not glued to the sunvisor, but sits freely in a recess. The vanity glass has no backing material to contain broken pieces.

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Car parts and accessories

JT414 1400kg Hydraulic Trolley Jack

Affected jacks may not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard for trolley jacks (based on the Australian/New Zealand, AS/NZS 2615-2004) in relation to: - Clause 5.5 Overload protection - Clause 6.7 Eccentric load

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