AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP4–10 February 2019.
8 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Utility task vehicles (UTVs)Some vehicles may be manufactured with incorrect electrical wiring to the accelerator pedal position sensor. This results in an incorrect sensor voltage to the vehicle control module which may cause unintended vehicle acceleration.
Novelty toysThe battery cover may not be adequately secured, which could allow access to the internal AAA batteries if the cover becomes detached.
Bicycles and scooters (push)The bicycles do not meet the marking requirements of the mandatory standard 'Consumer Protection Notice No. 6 of 2004 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Pedal Bicycles: Safety Requirements'. The bicycles were fitted with wheel reflectors that do not have the required markings on them.
General product safetyThe recall is due to microbial ( E.coli ) contamination.
Gas products and appliancesUnder certain circumstances the heaters produce too much carbon monoxide.
Gas products and appliancesUnder certain circumstances the heaters produce too much carbon monoxide.
Power supply and storageThe enclosure can break apart and expose live parts. These chargers also have no Australian certificate of conformity or approval and may not comply with Australian safety standards.
Pharmacy and medical productsA single batch (Batch 17098003) of OA/RA Capsules are being recalled due to contamination with a substance that poses an unacceptable risk to health. This product has also been withdrawn from the Australian market and will no longer be available for supply. TGA testing has found that the currently available batch of the product is contaminated with very low levels of aristolochic acid.