Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/19–25 February 2018
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

19–25 February 2018.

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

Tobacco, cigarette and lighter products

Tiko Lighter

The lighters are subject to 'Consumer Protection Notice No. 18 of 2011 Permanent ban on toy-like novelty cigarette lighters'.

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Fire extinguishers and safety equipment

Kidde 2-3lb Mariner 5 Fire Extinguisher

The fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and may fail to activate during a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard.

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Personal care products

Hand Cream & Hand Wash Products

The products do not comply with the 'Trade Practices (Consumer Product Information Standards) (Cosmetics) Regulations 1991 Statutory Rules 1979 No. 327'. The products do not have English language labelling identifying the ingredients.

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Personal care products

Dental Products

The products do not comply with the 'Trade Practices (Consumer Product Information Standards) (Cosmetics) Regulations 1991 Statutory Rules 1979 No. 237'. The products do not have English language labelling identifying the ingredients.

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Bath toys

Bath Toys

The products may not comply with the 'Consumer Product Safety Standard: Toys for children up to and including 36months of age, Consumer Protection Notice 14 of 2003'. Small parts may detach from the product.

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Cosmetic products

Assorted Makeup Products

The products do not comply with the 'Trade Practices (Consumer Product Information Standards) (Cosmetics) Regulations 1991 Statutory Rules 1979 No. 237'. The products do not have English language labelling identifying the ingredients.

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Personal care products

Skin Care Products

The products do not comply with the 'Trade Practices (Consumer Product Information Standards) (Cosmetics) Regulations 1991 Statutory Rules 1979 No.237'. The products do not have English language labelling identifying the ingredients.

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Sunglasses and fashion spectacles

Sunglasses

The products do not comply with the 'Consumer Protection Notice No.13 of 2003 - Consumer Product safety standard: sunglasses and fashion spectacles.' The products do not have appropriate labelling identifying lens category, description or compliance information.

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Personal care products

Hair Care Products

The products do not comply with the 'Trade Practices (Consumer Product Information Standards) (Cosmetics) Regulations 1991 Statutory Rules 1979 No. 237'. The products do not have English language labelling identifying the ingredients.

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Luggage and elastic luggage straps

Elastic Luggage Straps

The products do not comply with the 'Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standards) Regulations 1979 (11C) Statutory Rules 1979 N.134'. The products do not have appropriate safety warning labelling

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Personal care products

Tissue Products

The products do not comply with the 'Trade Products (Consumer Product Information Standards ) ( Cosmetics ) Regulations 1991 Statutory Rules 1979 No. 327.' The products do not have English language labelling identifying the ingredients.

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Projectile toys

Projectile Toys

The products do not comply with the 'Consumer Product Safety Standard: Children’s Projectile Toys, Consumer Protection Notice No.16 of 2010'. The products do not have a perimeter ring on the propeller. In addition, the product packaging is not labelled with the appropriate safety warning.

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Bath toys

Bath/Water Toys

The affected toys do not comply with the mandatory safety standards 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'. Small parts may detach from the products.

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Games and puzzles

Toys

The affected toys do not comply with the mandatory safety standards 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'. Small parts may detach from the products.

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