AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP13–19 January 2020.
8 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)When the vehicle is operated in low temperatures, water in the catch tank and breather tube may freeze, blocking the tube. This can result in increased pressure in the crankcase, causing oil to leak from the engine head area. In addition, debris may collect on a depressed area of the exhaust manifold at an opening in the exhaust manifold cover.
Rattles and toy teethersThe teethers are 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'.
Power supply and storageThe item does not comply with the relevant mandatory electrical standard.
Car parts and accessoriesThe plastic spray tube supplied with the products may have been damaged, resulting in perforation of the tube.
Computers, laptops and accessoriesA component of the insulating resin in the DC Plug may cause the Adapter to overheat, melt, smoke or ignite.
Prams and strollersThe pram bumper bar may be missing a plastic cap in the hinge, exposing a small hole when the bumper is hinged back.
General product safetyThe recall is due to the alcohol content exceeding the permitted 1.15% Alcohol By Volume (ABV).
General product safetyThe recall is due to the presence of foreign matter (metal fragments).