AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP3–9 April 2017.
8 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
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 a potential choking hazard.
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.
Clothing (daywear)The buttons may come loose and detach from the garment.
Baby bathing aidsThe product warning label is non-compliant with wording as required by the mandatory standard Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) (Baby Bath Aids) Regulations 2005.
Outdoor furniture and barbecuesSome of the Edison fittings have been fitted with reverse polarity.
Swimming pools and spas (permanent)The user may exit the lower section of the slide (flume) before reaching the pool entry point.