AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

17–23 June 2019.

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

Indoor furniture and furnishings

BBBYO Kid's Linen Armchair Beanbag

The product does not comply with the 'Consumer Goods (Bean Bags) Safety Standard 2014. Consumer Protection Notice No. 4 of 2014 as amended'. The product does not have the correct warning label attached.

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General product safety

Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd — Mercedes-Benz X Class MY2018-2019

The X Class operator's manual contains an incorrect maximum roof loading. Roof loading may be from roof-top tents etc. The loading in the operator's manual is for the vehicle when stationary. However, a moving vehicle experiences additional pressure on the roof from a load and therefore the maximum safe loading should be less. This recall is replaced and extended by PRA2020/18472 (campaign RC2784).

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Prams and strollers

Baby Stroller

The stroller does not comply with the mandatory standard 'Competition and Consumer Act 2010 - Consumer Protection Notice No. 8 of 2007 - Consumer Product Safety Standard for Prams and Strollers'. The stroller does not have red parking brake actuator and the safety warnings and manufacturer labels are missing or insufficient.

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Prams and strollers

Pushchair Strollers

The stroller does not comply with the mandatory standard 'Competition and Consumer Act 2010 - Consumer Protection Notice No. 8 of 2007 - Consumer Product Safety Standard for Prams and Strollers'. The stroller does not have red parking brake actuator and the safety warnings and manufacturer labels are missing or insufficient.

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General product safety

Ford Mustang MY2005-2014 and Ford GT MY2005-2006

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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Prams and strollers

Baby Stroller

The stroller does not comply with the mandatory standard 'Competition and Consumer Act 2010 - Consumer Protection Notice No. 8 of 2007 - Consumer Product Safety Standard for Prams and Strollers'. The stroller does not have red parking brake actuator and the safety warnings and manufacturer labels are missing or insufficient.

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