AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

11–17 May 2015.

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

General product safety

JimJam Salsa Izolotot 260g

The presence of an undeclared allergen (gluten). The product is labelled ‘free from gluten’, however the ingredient vinegar, used in manufacturing the product, contains gluten.

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Jewellery and fashion accessories

Non-piercing body jewellery

Tongue studs without holes are banned under Consumer Protection Notice No. 18 of 2010. Jewellery that contains small high powered magnets designed to be worn in or around the mouth and nose, are banned as detailed in Consumer Protection Notice No 5 of 2012.

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Heavy vehicle parts and accessories

Foton Trucks

Certain vehicles were supplied with vehicle jacks that do not comply with the mandatory standard for vehicle jacks AS/NZS 2693:2007.

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Boat parts and accessories

Mercury Outboard Verado with Joystick Piloting

The steering actuator may be missing the two screws that are intended to retain the internal sensor magnet. The absence of those screws permits the magnet to move and this can result in a false position value being recorded.

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Sunglasses and fashion spectacles

Mercedes-Benz Sunglasses

The sunglasses may not comply with the mandatory safety standard for sunglasses and fashion spectacles . In addition, the sunglasses do not have the required labelling advising the lens category, description and compliance information.

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