Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/18–24 November 2019
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

18–24 November 2019.

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

Novelty toys

Magnet Balls Magic Beads

This product contains small, high-powered magnets. The product exceeds the maximum allowable magnetic flux index set by the permanent ban on certain small, high powered magnets, prescribed in Consumer Protection Notice No 5 of 2012 'Imposition of permanent ban on small, high powered magnets'.

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Pharmacy and medical products

Accu-Chek Guide and Accu Chek Performa Blood Glucose Meters

The Accu-Chek Guide and Performa blood glucose meters may show the following power-related issues: - Display E-9 Errors (indicating batteries need to be replaced) - Unexpectedly show the low battery icon - Have unexpected short battery life - Not power on Power issues such as those listed may result in a temporary meter unavailability for the user.

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Indoor furniture and furnishings

Hannah Single Loft Bed and Snow White Bunk Bed

The products do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard 'Trade Practices Act 1974 Consumer Protection Notice No. 1 of 2003 Consumer Product Safety Standard: Bunk Beds'. The front guard rail gap is too wide.

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General product safety

Extra Eggnog Beer 375mL in Beer Cartel Advent Calendar

The recall is due to the potential to cause excessive pressure build up in the can and rupturing of the container. The additional fermentation also results in an increased alcohol content making the product not fit for sale in its current packaging.

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Boat parts and accessories

TAHWALHI Outboard Bridle Rope

The pulley may release suddenly during use, resulting in loss of control of person being towed and potential for rope to come into contact with the propeller.

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Rattles and toy teethers

Key-Shaped Wooden Teether

The teether is smaller than the permitted dimensions specified in the mandatory standard 'Consumer Protection Notice No. 14 of 2003 — Consumer Product Safety Standard: Toys for children up to and including 36 months of age'.

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Cosmetic products

Various Cosmetic Products

The products do not comply with the 'Trade Practices (Consumer Product Information Standards) (Cosmetics) Regulations 1991 Statutory Rules 1979 No. 237'. The products do not have English language labelling identifying the ingredients.

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