AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP27 March 2017 – 2 April 2017.
9 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Inflatable toys and flotation aidsThe swim ring does not comply with the mandatory standard Consumer Protection Notice No 2 of 2009 Consumer Product Safety Standard for Flotation Toys and Aquatic Toys. The rings do not carry the required statement that the product is not a lifesaving device, or the required warning that the toy should only be used in shallow water and under supervision.
Decorations, candles and noveltiesWhen alight and burnt to its base, the candle’s glass encasing may overheat and shatter
General product safetyThe plastic cap on the straw may separate from its plastic tether.
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)The brake master cylinder may have been contaminated during the manufacturing process, which may cause the front brake seal to swell. A swollen seal may cause an unintended brake drag.
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)The exhaust manifold side panel may contact the exhaust system causing the panel to melt.
General product safetyAirbag 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.
General product safetyAirbag 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.
General product safetyThe recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (peanuts).
Decorations, candles and noveltiesWhen alight, the wax in the candle has ignited and caused a fire and safety hazard. The ignition of the wax has also led to the glass container fracturing or shattering.