AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP16–22 August 2021.
3 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
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.
Stuffed and plush toysThe product does not comply with 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 corks may break off the kangaroo's hat.
Novelty toysThe 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'.