AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP13–19 July 2015.
5 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
General product safetyTakata airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of heat and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Consumer productAirbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Clothing (daywear)The dye used in the manufacture of these socks may have contained hazardous azo-dyes.
Pharmacy and medical productsThere is a risk of the bottle grooves breaking off when opening the bottle.
Bicycles and scooters (push)Some pedal axle extenders may not have been manufactured to specifications and may break.