AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP28 September 2020 – 4 October 2020.
9 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Pharmacy and medical productsSome products had previous versions of the manual that did not include the manufacturer's details in the manual or label. The Function details section of the manual states 'UV-C disinfectant'. The claim of disinfectant is being removed as it is not intended to disinfect the hearing aid.
Personal care productsThe product was not compliant with the mandatory standard 'Trade Practices (Consumer Product Information Standards) (Cosmetics) Regulations 1991'. The product sold between April 2013 and November 2016 did not list all ingredients on the packaging.
Games and puzzlesThe 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'.
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) on these vehicles may have a defect in the steering joint. During manufacture the yoke bolts may have been tightened out of sequence, which could cause the steering yoke to separate from the steering shaft, resulting in loss of steering.
Hazardous materialsThe silicone may be damaged and tear and the button batteries may not be adequately secured, so the button batteries in the product may be easily accessible.
Hazardous materialsAs the battery ages the battery could swell and catch fire.
General product safetyTakata airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of heat 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.
Kitchenware and containersIn some cups the base of the cup may detach.
Hazardous materialsThe button battery compartment of the product may not be adequately secured and the batteries may be easily accessible.