AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP15–21 March 2021.
6 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Pharmacy and medical productsThe sensors may show falsely elevated sensor glucose readings for users who are taking hydroxyurea, an anti-neoplastic drug, used primarily in chemotherapy. Incorrect glucose readings may result in incorrect diabetes treatment decisions.
Baby feeding aidsThe product may develop hairline cracks close to bolt attachment points. This may result in the seat coming away from the leg base.
General product safetyDue to a manufacturing fault, the motorcycle's drive chain may be defective, causing it to break or come loose.
Other sports equipmentThe “Y” handle bar welding may break under excessive force while in use.
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.
Jewellery and fashion accessoriesIf the plastic phone case is cracked or broken, the fluid contained in the case may leak out.