AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP2–8 September 2019.
10 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Pharmacy and medical productsThe product contains levels of aconitum alkaloids that are higher than the limit permitted for a listed medicine. These substances can pose an unacceptable risk to human health. The product label does not restrict the medicine's use to adults.
General product safetyA packaging fault has resulted in the potential presence of plastic fragments.
General product safetyThe recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk).
Car parts and accessoriesIf the disc brake rotor experiences a rapid change in temperature, such as during high speed braking in motorsports or similar extreme driving conditions, the rotor may fracture and separate, which may result in brake failure.
Vehicle toysThe gaps between certain movable parts may present a risk of entrapment. These areas are in the steering assembly and adjacent axle bar, between the diagonal stopper rod of the brake rod and the adjacent part of the chassis near rear the right wheel, and between the pedal arm and adjacent drive mechanism shield.
Utility task vehicles (UTVs)The plastic sheathing on the throttle cable may melt due to improper routing, causing the throttle to stick.
Tools and machineryThe product may fail under load. The wire cable could detach causing the unit to drop unexpectedly.
Sunglasses and fashion spectaclesThe products do not comply with the labelling requirements of the mandatory standard 'Consumer Goods (Sunglasses and Fashion Spectacles) Safety Standard 2017'. The products may be missing required labelling or may not have the correct labelling identifying the lens category and relevant description, which indicates the amount of UV radiation protection provided by the glasses.
Car parts and accessoriesThe product does not comply with the labelling requirements of the mandatory standard 'Consumer Goods (Trolley Jacks) Safety Standard 2017'. The incorrect labelling on the product or packaging may result in misuse of the product.
Hazardous materialsThe battery compartment is not adequately secured and the button batteries in the product are easily accessible.