Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/14–20 August 2023
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

14–20 August 2023.

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

Clothing (daywear)

The Oodie - Kids Beach Oodie

The product does not comply with the requirements of the mandatory safety standard for nightwear for children . The product does not have the required fire hazard labelling.

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Garden tools and products

HRN216 and HRX217 lawn mowers (all models)

Due to a manufacturing defect, the camshaft decompressor mechanism in the engine can malfunction. In models without an electric starter this excessive force may be required to pull the starter rope to start the engine. In the model with an electric starter the electric starter may fail to start the motor.

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Car parts and accessories

4WD Recovery snatch straps

The products may not comply with the mandatory standard for recovery straps for motor vehicles . Products included in this recall do not have the required warnings that are pictured above. These warnings are required to be permanently attached to the snatch strap. A sheet containing required instructions for use is also missing from the product.

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Smart and interconnected devices

Goodnature Smart Cap

The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The battery compartment is not adequately secured, and the button batteries may be accessible. The product was sold without the warning information required for products containing button/coin batteries.

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Gas products and appliances

Gasmate Portable Diesel Heater DH203

This product has a standard appliance inlet which can be fitted with a standard 240 volt connector. There is potential for the 12 volt direct current heater to be connected to 240 volt alternating current mains supply.

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Rattles and toy teethers

Handmade Montessori Star Rattle

The rattle does not comply with size and shape requirements of the mandatory safety standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age .

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