AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP15–21 February 2021.
10 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Pharmacy and medical productsThe Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has undertaken a review of the safety of the ingredient Artemisia, and has formed the view that the safety of listed medicines containing Artemisia species may pose a risk when used by consumers who are pregnant, or likely to become pregnant.
General product safetyThe recall is due to the potential for alcohol to exceed marked alcohol content and possibility for can to rupture due to a secondary fermentation.
Pharmacy and medical productsThe Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has undertaken a review of the safety of the ingredient Artemisia, and has formed the view that the safety of listed medicines containing Artemisia species may pose a risk when used by consumers who are pregnant or likely to become pregnant.
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)If the drive belt breaks or fails, it may damage the fuel line and cause a fuel leak.
Mobility and accessibility aidsThe Karma Flexx Wheelchair may have been supplied without the required carabiner symbol to indicate the location for in-vehicle mounting. These labels are required under the standard ISO7176-19 and AS/NZS 3695.1:2011. The user manual for the KM-8022 TL was misleading in that it states the KM-8022 TL has not been crash tested, when in fact it is deemed to be compliant by virtue of being substantially equivalent to the KM-8022.
Novelty toysThe product does not meet the requirements of 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'.
Smart and interconnected devicesIf a screw is installed incorrectly into the metal frame bracket it may cause a short circuit.
Baby feeding aidsA batch of silicone spoons were manufactured incorrectly. A stainless steel inner rod in the handle has been placed incorrectly and results in the spoon having a weak point at the neck. Some spoons may tear at the neck/head or may break if excessive force or abnormal bending occurs.
General product safetyThe recall is due to chemical/contaminant (ethylene oxide) contamination.
Indoor furniture and furnishingsThe trim on the bedding can become detached.