Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/11–17 September 2017
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

11–17 September 2017.

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

Hazardous materials

LED Torch

If the torch is continuously bent or twisted, the small button batteries may dislodge.

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General product safety

BMW E70 X5 & E71 X6

Airbag 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.

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Caravan, motorhome and camper accessories

Various motorhomes

1. Main run of gas piping to the cooker (and the BBQ, if fitted) is located internally instead of outside the motorhome. 2. Some BBQs (where fitted) are permanently connected to the gas pipe when in the stowed position. 3. The LPG cylinder compartment vent hole may be undersized. 4. Instruction labelling missing or incomplete, for example a) Cylinder compartment label may be missing information b) Internal upper and lower vents may be missing a warning label that states that the vent must remain unrestricted during use of LPG c) The cooker may be missing a label stating that ventilation is required when the cooker is in use and that the cooker must not be used for space heating.

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