Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/18–24 August 2014
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

18–24 August 2014.

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

Power supply and storage

International Travel Adaptor

The travel adaptors do not meet the safety criteria for the electrical safety standard AS/NZS 3820. As a result a consumer may be exposed to live parts.

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Prams and strollers

Young One Baby Toy Stroller with Sounds

A small plastic part on this toy can be removed during use posing an ingestion and/or choking hazard. The toy does not comply with 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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Decorations, candles and novelties

Morgan & Finch Fretwork Hanging Votive Candle

The votive candle holder may catch alight as a candle burns down to the base, and remain alight longer than permitted in accordance with the Competition and Consumer Act (2010) Permanent Ban on Combustible Candle Holders

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Decorations, candles and novelties

Tigerlily Scented Candles

In rare cases, when alight, the candle may give off excessive smoke, the glass base may overheat, the glass encasing the candle may shatter, and/or the candle flame may flare up larger than expected.

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Car parts and accessories

Continental Tyres

In some tyres the tread and/or belt may separate, possibly resulting in loss of air pressure.

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