Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/17–23 September 2018
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

17–23 September 2018.

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

Sunglasses and fashion spectacles

HOOT Sticks and Sparrow Sunglasses

The Consumer Goods (Sunglasses and Fashion Spectacles) Safety Standard 2017 sets out the mandatory requirements for sunglasses and fashion spectacles. The products do not have appropriate labelling identifying lens category, description or compliance information.

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Tools and machinery

No3 & No5 Standard Cone Drive Wheels

No3 wheel and No5 (speed lock) wheel may fail due to breakage of conductors inside the supply cord’s inner and outer insulation due to flexing around the points of fixation. Rubbing against the spring also causes outer insulation to erode. Only No3 and No5 (which is a No3 but with the optional speed lock lever fitted) cone-drive wheels with the Black RCG motor are affected, where the electrical cord exits the motor on the same side of the spring. Wheels that might be affected were supplied between May 2015 and July 2018. Older wheels that had a replacement Black RCG motor fitted between those dates may also be affected if the cord exits the motor on the spring side.

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General product safety

Audi TT (FV), Audi R8 (4S)

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 an collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.

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General product safety

Imported Mitsubishi Vehicles - Delica & Lancer

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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Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Honda SXS1000

Due to an error in assembly, some units may have a loose retaining clamp on the engine intake manifold/throttle body.

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Stuffed and plush toys

Wheely Bug Lion Ride on Toy

The affected toy may not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months, Consumer Protection Notice No. 14 of 2003, as amended by Consumer Protection No. 1 of 2005. Small parts may detach from the product.

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Clothing (daywear)

ELEMENT Brand Alder Boys Jacket

The jacket has a drawstring at the waist with a tightening system that includes a toggle and bead that may get caught in small spaces and entangle the wearer.

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Prams and strollers

SmarTrike trikes

The products have features of strollers, but are unsafe for use as strollers as they do not come with parking brakes, tether straps or suitable warnings.

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