AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

8–14 March 2021.

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

Luggage and elastic luggage straps

Bungee Cords in a Jar

The products do not comply with the 'Consumer Goods (Elastic luggage straps) Safety Standard 2017'. The products do not have the correct safety warning label.

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Pharmacy and medical products

Hilde Hemmes' Herbals Wormwood Herb 50g

The 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.

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Pharmacy and medical products

T34 Syringe Pump

The voltage of the 9V/6LR61 battery may drop prematurely or earlier than expected in T34 2nd and 3rd edition devices. This may cause an interruption to the infusion, following events of: 1. Premature 'low battery' or 'end battery' alarms 2. Unexpected pump shut down with or without alarm. Battery brands/lots that have lower and more stable internal resistance are not likely to cause significant voltage dips and therefore not likely to trigger early low/end battery alarms or pump shut down.

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