AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP2–8 April 2018.
9 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Cosmetic productsThe 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.
Sunglasses and fashion spectaclesThe 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.
Personal care productsThe 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.
Cosmetic productsThe 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.
Novelty toysSome products may not comply with the mandatory safety standards for toys containing magnets, ‘Consumer Protection Notice No. 5 of 2010'. Small hazardous magnets may detach from the products.
General product safetyAirbag 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.
Prams and strollersThe stroller is not compliant with the mandatory standard 'Trade Practices Act 1974 - Consumer Protection Notice No. 8 of 2007 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Prams and Strollers'. The tether strap is not supplied and the brake is not red.
Personal care productsThe 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.
Outdoor toys and play equipmentIf the product is not used in accordance with the instructions and warnings, water balloons may be launched at and strike people, animals or property.