Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/14–20 August 2017
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

14–20 August 2017.

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

Bicycles and scooters (push)

Fluid Rapid Helmet (small/medium)

Testing identified the harness may not meet all the performance requirements of the mandatory safety standard Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard)(Bicycle Helmets) Regulations 2001 Statutory Rules 2001 No. 279 as amended.

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Rattles and toy teethers

Soft Hammer Rattle

The wooden rings on the rattle can crack and could possibly result in small parts that could be hazardous to small children.

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Diethylhexylphthalate DEHP (toxic substance)

Squeaking pig toy

The item does not comply with the permanent ban on children's products containing more than 1% diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP). DEHP is a commonly used plasticiser that is used to make plastics such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) soft and flexible.

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Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Scrambler XP1000

Certain model year 2014 - 2017 Scrambler XP1000 models were not calibrated to enter safe mode in the event of a stuck throttle cable. In the event of a stuck throttle cable the ECU will illuminate the check engine light but will not limit engine RPM or vehicle speed.

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