AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP19–25 April 2021.
9 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Hazardous materialsThe product may 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'. Some of the products are missing a screw to secure the battery compartment.
Rattles and toy teethersThe 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'. The product may break and release small parts.
Car parts and accessoriesDue to incompatibility between the front suspension struts and the vehicle top mount, the strut pins may fatigue under maximum steering, and break.
General product safetyThe recall is due to potential for an increase in moisture, which may lead to microbial growth.
General product safetyThe recall is due to an incorrect Use By date. The product was incorrectly labelled with a Use By date of 07 April 2023, instead of 07 May 2021.
Cleaning productsProduct can leak from the cap of the bottle.
HorseridingThe girth points may not have been attached to the saddle correctly. When the saddle was previously recalled and replacement screws installed, not all the screws may have been replaced.
Pharmacy and medical productsThe LIFEPAK CR2's lid magnet may dislodge from the device. The lid magnet is the primary means by which the device will turn on and off when the lid is opened or closed. If the battery dislodges: 1. The battery may be depleted prematurely, even if the device is not powered on; and 2. Users may not be able to turn the device on if they do not use the on/off button or if the battery has fully depleted.
Musical instruments and toysThe products do not comply with the size and shape 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'.