AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP25 February 2019 – 3 March 2019.
6 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Car parts and accessoriesThe product does not meet the requirements of the mandatory standard 'Consumer Protection Notice No. 12 of 2008, Consumer Product Safety Standard for Vehicle Support Stands'. Some products in this range may have a faulty latch that is either loose or has not been cast correctly.
General product safetyThe recall is due to high levels of pressure which may result in the cap to pop open.
Prams and strollersThese products have some of the features of a stroller, but are unsafe for use as a stroller as they do not have a parking brake, tether strap, or relevant warnings as required by the mandatory standard ‘Trade Practices Act 1974 Consumer Protection Notice No. 8 of 2007 – Consumer Product Safety Standard for Prams and Strollers.’
Car parts and accessoriesThe product does not comply with the performance or labelling requirements of the mandatory standard 'Consumer Protection Notice No. 1 of 2010 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Vehicle Jacks'. The incorrect labelling on the product or packaging may result in misuse of the product and the pressure relief valve for the overload protection may not activate as it should.
Learning and activity toysProduct does not comply with the mandatory standard 'Trade Practices Act 1974 Consumer Protection Notice No. 14 of 2003, Toys for children up to and including 36 months of age'. The screws in the handle of the box could become loose and fall out if the product is dropped.
Computers, laptops and accessoriesThere is potential on some units for the faceplate to separate from the body of the AC plug head, exposing live parts.