Product Safety Recalls Australia
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Ban on DEHP in Toys, Childcare Articles and Utensils for Feeding Infants
A proposed ban on the chemical diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) in toys, childcare articles where significant mouth contact may occur and vessels and eating utensils for feeding infants was announced by the Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, the Hon. Craig Emerson, on Monday, 25 January 2010.Action on Maclaren Strollers
On 10 November 2009 Maclaren distributor CNP Brands announced that it was offering free elbow joint cover kits for a range of Maclaren strollers currently on the Australian market. This follows similar action taken by Maclaren USA.Toughened glass in your home
The ACCC warns people about the hazards of toughened glass around the house and what you can do to minimise breakages.Toyota - Prius ZVW30 vehicle recall
Toyota Motor Corporation Japan and Toyota Motor Corporation Australia have initiated a safety recall campaign on its current generation Prius vehicles. Current generation Prius commenced being sold in Australia in July 2009.Children's nightwear
The ACCC warns parents and carers to check the brand and labelling on children’s pyjamas and nighties after Big W recalled 27 styles incorrectly labelled as low fire danger.Most recent recalls
- Apollo Bicycle Co Pty Ltd—Apollo Radius Racer X AL Children's Bicycle
- Franklin Electric (Australia) Pty Ltd—Pumptec electric motor controller for submersible pump systems
- Ateco Automotive Pty Ltd—Citroën Dispatch III Vehicles
- Ford—FG Falcon Utility (3 seat models only)—Park Brake Lever
- Volvo—XC60 vehicles—Steering Gear