AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

3–9 July 2017.

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

Dirt bikes and miniature motorbikes

Monsterpro Z50 Replica Motorbike

A functioning, thumb operated supplemental engine stop has not been installed on the handlebar as required under Consumer Protection Notice No. 24 of 2011.

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Pharmacy and medical products

Elastic Luggage Straps, Assorted Children's Toys and Natural Latex Hot Water Bottles

(a) The elastic luggage straps do not have the required warning label in accordance with Consumer Goods (Elastic luggage straps) Safety Standard 2017. (b) The children’s toys contain batteries that can become accessible through normal use, which does not comply with Consumer Protection Notice No. 14 of 2003, as amended by Consumer Protection No. 1 of 2005. (c) The hot water bottles do not meet the performance, physical and labelling requirements in accordance with the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) (Hot Water Bottles) Regulations 2008.

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