Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/3–9 February 2014
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

3–9 February 2014.

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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Sunglasses and fashion spectacles

Sunglasses

The sunglasses do not contain the appropriate markings and labelling identifying the lens and category description.

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Luggage and elastic luggage straps

Elastic Luggage Straps

The elastic luggage straps do not contain the specific markings and labelling warning consumers on the safe use of the product

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Power supply and storage

Detroit Generator(s)

Manufactured with a Multiple Earth Neutral (MEN) link between the neutral & earth without a Residual Current Device (RCD), which is non-compliant with safety clause 6 of AS2790 Electricity generating sets.

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Power supply and storage

Saber Generator

Manufactured with a Multiple Earth Neutral (MEN) link between the neutral & earth without a residual Current Device (RCD), which is non-compliant with safety clause 6 of AS2790 Electricity generating sets. In addition, the Circuit Breaker Switch for Equipment (CBE) is single pole, which is non-compliant with safety clause 6.1.4.

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Heating and cooling products

HDi-310ltr Heat Pump

In rare cases, extreme incoming power fluctuation may result in a potential electrical failure of the control board. This fault may result in irregular operation of the compressor.

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