AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP22–28 May 2023.
13 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.
Hazardous materialsThe product does not comply with the mandatory information standard for products containing button/coin batteries . The required warning symbol to advise consumers to keep out of children’s reach is not visible as it has been covered by a sticker on the back of the product’s packaging.
Indoor furniture and furnishingsThe metal banding on the ottoman may have sharp edges.
Bicycles and scooters (push)Corrosion can lead to cracks in the clamping area of the fork steerer tube.
Hazardous materialsThe product was sold without the warning information that is required for products containing button/coin batteries.
Hazardous materialsThe product was sold without the warning information that is required for products containing button/coin batteries.
Boat parts and accessoriesThe steering cable clamp block can release under normal use resulting in loss of steering.
Games and puzzlesThis product doesn’t comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age . The product includes small parts.
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)These quad bikes don’t comply with the mandatory standard for quad bikes . Safety warning information is missing and the quad bikes do not have compliant operator protection devices (OPD).
Hazardous materialsThe product was sold without a warning label that is required for products containing button/coin batteries.
Hazardous materialsThe product was sold without a warning label that is required for products containing button/coin batteries.
Hazardous materialsThe product was sold without a warning label that is required for products containing button/coin batteries.
Hazardous materialsThe product was sold without a warning label that is required for products containing button/coin batteries.
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)The product does not comply with the mandatory safety standard for quad bikes. The product does not have: • The lateral roll stability tag proof to record the minimum angle that the quad bike tipped sideways on to two wheels during testing. • A permanent rollover warning label attached to inform consumers about product risks. • A compliant operator protection device (OPD).