AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

13–19 June 2016.

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

Decorations, candles and novelties

Horizon Oil Burner

The item fails to comply with the requirements of the ban on combustible candle holders, Consumer Protection Notice No.12 of 2011. The wooden frame is too small and directly adjacent to the flame of the tea light.

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Car parts and accessories

Thule Sprint Bike Carrier

The clamping mechanism, which is intended to secure the bike fork to the carrier, may fail. This could lead to the bike not being properly secured to the bike carrier and the bike coming loose from the carrier during transport.

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General product safety

Honda GL1800 Goldwing

Airbag 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.

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