Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/21–27 August 2017
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

21–27 August 2017.

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

Power supply and storage

Aerocool Power Boards

Internal wiring is secured and connected to the socket-outlet(s) in a manner that does not comply with the relevant safety standards for electrical safety.

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Games and puzzles

Le Toy Van Petilou Tunnel Puzzle - Momma Bear

One of the blocks included as part of the product (small orange block) may not comply with the mandatory safety standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age (Consumer Protection Notice No. 14 of 2003, as amended by Consumer Protection No. 1 of 2005).

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Bath toys

Yo-Yo Animal Puffer Balls

The product does not comply with the mandatory safety standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age (Consumer Protection Notice No. 14 of 2003, as amended by Consumer Protection Notice No. 1 of 2005). The squeaker can detach and become a choking hazard. The product also has an elastic cord capable of extending at least 500mm in length. These types of products are banned under Consumer Protection Notice 20 of 2011 - Permanent ban on yo-yo water balls.

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Pharmacy and medical products

Oh Baby! Natural Formula capsules, JO LMax Extra tablets and RUFF Natural Formula 10,000mg capsules

Results of testing by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) showed that these products contained substances that cannot be supplied without a prescription. Samples of Oh Baby! capsules were tested and found to contain tadalafil. Samples of JO LMax Extra tablets were tested and found to contain dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE or Deanol). Samples of RUFF Natural Formula 10,000mg capsules were tested and found to contain tadalafil, sildenafil and dapoxetine. Dapoxetine, tadalafil, sildenafil and deanol are Prescription Only Medicines in Australia. The supply of any herbal capsules containing undisclosed dapoxetine, tadalafil or sildenafil is illegal. Deanol is a Prescription Only Medicine and while the product was labelled as containing deanol, supply without a valid prescription is also illegal in Australia.

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