AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP2–8 June 2014.
5 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Pharmacy and medical productsIn a small percentage of Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pumps, a faulty component in the vibration alarm may generate an error message ('E7: ELECTRONIC ERROR') and an audible signal at pump start up. If this occurs, it will prevent the pump from operating.
Pharmacy and medical productsIt has been identified that a small number of Accu-Chek Mobile blood glucose meters have given incorrect high blood glucose readings as a result of the user not following the device instructions. Improper handling can include using the meter with unclean hands, pressing the finger too hard and too long on the test field or smearing the blood while performing a test.
General product safetyThe product is being recalled as it has been mislabelled and contains undeclared allergens – soy and sesame seeds.
General product safetyThe recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (dairy).
Other sports equipmentIndependent testing has identified that the above skate helmets fail to meet the requirements of the mandatory safety standard.