AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

25–31 July 2016.

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

Power supply and storage

Green Smoke AC/DC Wall Adapter

The plastic housing of the wall adapters may crack or break which could also cause the unit's prongs to detach or the unit's wiring to become exposed.

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Boat parts and accessories

Mercury Diesel sterndrive engine

The product is fitted with either a digital throttle and shift (DTS) or a mechanical throttle and shift. The issue identified only affects products that are fitted with a DTS. For these products, a failure of either the trim, pitot, steering or paddle wheel sensor could result in a reduction of sensor voltage and cause a misinterpretation of the DTS shift actuator's position.

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Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Polaris RZR XP Turbo

There is a potential for the engine to overheat and the oil line may come loose spilling oil onto the overheating engine.

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Sunglasses and fashion spectacles

Sunglasses

The sunglasses do not contain the appropriate markings and labeling identifying the lens and category description.

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Games and puzzles

Water Resilience Sling Shot Set

The projectile toy does not comply with mandatory standard (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1, as amended by the regulation for projectile toys). It accommodates and discharges projectiles other than those supplied with the toy; in addition, the packaging is not marked with the required warnings.

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Projectile toys

Super Bright Colour Gun Shoot Set

The projectile toy does not comply with mandatory standard (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1, as amended by the regulation for projectile toys). It accommodates and discharges projectiles other than those supplied with the toy; in addition, the packaging is not marked with the required warnings.

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Projectile toys

Warhead Gun Toy

The projectile toy does not comply with mandatory standard (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1, as amended by the regulation for projectile toys). It accommodates and discharges projectiles other than those supplied with the toy; in addition, the packaging is not marked with the required warnings.

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Novelty toys

Hello Kitty Battery Operated Toy

The toys do not comply with the mandatory safety standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age. Parts of the toys may become detached, or batteries become accessible through normal use.

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Musical instruments and toys

Animal Electronic Organ

The toys do not comply with the mandatory safety standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age. Parts of the toys may become detached, or batteries become accessible through normal use.

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Toys for babies and toddlers

Thomas and Friends Toy Train

The toys do not comply with the mandatory safety standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age. Parts of the toys may become detached, or batteries become accessible through normal use.

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Dolls and doll houses

Lovely Doll

The toys do not comply with the mandatory safety standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age. Parts of the toys may become detached, or batteries become accessible through normal use.

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