Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/12–18 November 2018
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

12–18 November 2018.

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

Indoor furniture and furnishings

Lounger, Ottoman, Box Floor

The product does not comply with the mandatory standard 'Consumer Goods (Bean Bags) Safety Standard 2014'. The product was sold without a child-resistant slide fastener and does not have the warning label attached.

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General product safety

Lexus SC430 MY2001-2003

Takata airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of heat 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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Decorations, candles and novelties

Christmas Wreath Candle Holder (extended recall)

The wreath surrounding the candle holder could catch fire and remain alight longer than permitted by the permanent ban 'Consumer Protection Notice No.12 of 2011 - Permanent ban on combustible candle holders'.

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Pharmacy and medical products

Medtronic MiniMed™ 640G Insulin Infusion Pump

The MiniMed 640G Insulin pump with version 4.10 software has failed to make expected audio sounds during alerts, alarms and sirens. The failure could either cause the alarm volume to be stuck at a 4 (out of 5) level regardless of personal settings, or it could make no sound.

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Decorations, candles and novelties

Tilley Orange Blossom Candle 240g

In rare cases when the candle is alight the surface of the wax may ignite causing a fire hazard. This may also lead to the glass jar shattering due to the excessive heat.

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