Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/3–9 September 2018
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

3–9 September 2018.

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

Indoor furniture and furnishings

City Bunk Bed

The product does not comply with the mandatory standard 'Trade Practices Act 1974 Consumer Protection Notice No. 1 of 2003 Consumer Product Safety Standard: Bunk Beds'. The bunk beds do not meet the standard requirements for allowable protrusions, gaps between bars in the side and end guardrails and the required labelling advising the Australian distributor's name, address and the country of origin.

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Boat parts and accessories

Mercury MerCruiser 4.5 L, 6.2 L and 8.2 L engines

There are two types of pulleys in the power-assisted steering pump. The pulley may be solid or have "windows" (spaces) in the pulleys. Only steering pumps with solid pulleys are affected by this recall. The solid pulley may contain contaminants, which can overheat during pulley use, potentially leading to a fire.

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Luggage and elastic luggage straps

RS Pro 2 Hooks Bungee Cords

The products do not comply with the 'Consumer Goods (Elastic luggage straps) Safety Standard 2017'. The products do not have the correct safety warning labelling.

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Caravan, motorhome and camper accessories

Simplicity LSC Axle

There is a risk of insufficient weld penetration on the arm of the axle, potentially resulting in a weak and insufficient weld strength.

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Indoor furniture and furnishings

Baby bean bag

The product does not comply with the mandatory standard 'Consumer Goods (Bean Bags) Safety Standard 2014 as amended'. The product was sold with a paper clip to facilitate movement of the child resistant fastener and does not have the warning label attached.

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Sunglasses and fashion spectacles

Children's Aviator Style Sunglasses

The product does not comply with the 'Consumer Goods (Sunglasses and Fashion Spectacles) Safety Standard 2017'. The product does not have the correct labelling identifying the lens category, which indicates the amount of UV radiation protection provided by the glasses.

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