Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/9–15 November 2015
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

9–15 November 2015.

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

Car parts and accessories

Foton Motor Vehicles - Vehicle Jacks

It has been found that some vehicles with a vehicle jack that does not comply with the mandatory standard for vehicle jacks AS/NZS 2693:2007, due to incorrect labeling.

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Car parts and accessories

Front Brake Pads used on Toyota Hilux & Toyota Hiace

Recent testing has detected the presence of chrysotile asbestos (white asbestos) in these front brake pads. 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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Inflatable toys and flotation aids

Sainteve SY-A1045/ Sainteve SY-A1083 Inflatable Armbands

The product does not comply with the labeling requirements of Consumer Protection Notice No. 2 of 2009 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Flotation Toys and Aquatic Toys because the wording of the warning is incorrect and the size of the warning is 2-2.5mm in height rather than the required minimum of 6mm.

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General product safety

Lupins

The presence of alkaloids (a biotoxin) exceeds the limit set by the Food Standards Code.

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Car parts and accessories

Amplifiers

A manufacturing defect has resulted in the through holes on the Power Circuit Board becoming compromised and “open” over time due to a lack of proper thickness in the copper insulation in the walls of the through holes.

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