After court action initiated by Consumer Affairs Victoria the Victorian Supreme Court has ordered H&C Trading Pty Ltd to conduct a recall of a number of toys they distributed for sale in QLD, TAS & VIC that pose a safety risk to children.
The ACCC has released new draft guidlines for mandatory reporting and consumer product safety recalls
Sanbrook Brands Pty Ltd has begun a voluntary recall of all Happy Baby Softfeel Latex dummies.
Big W is recalling Dymples Brand Terry Coveralls due to a choking hazard for young children
Gerard Sourcing & Manufacturing have recalled LINDA Super Slumber & Sleep Safe electric blankets due to a potential electric shock hazard
The Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is reminding Queensland consumers about the potential dangers of ‘recovery’ or ‘snatch’ straps used to tow bogged or immobolised cars. This is a timely reminder for the rest of Australia as well.
Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd are recalling their Chubb, Quell, Fire Smart Motorcraft and Flameguard 1 kg fire extinguishers
The Reject Shop has recalled the 2000W Homplex Fan Heater due to a fire hazard
Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd have recalled over 170,000 Simpson and Electrolux top load washing machines.
A global recall of some infant slings has been announced.
The ACCC advises parents and caregivers to be cautious when using infant slings for babies. This advice comes following similar warnings being issued in the US, Canada and throughout parts of Europe.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recently conducted a major review of product recall effectiveness in Australia.
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The new national website for product safety information was launched today by the Minister for Competition and Consumer Affairs, the Hon Craig Emerson MP.
Manufacturers, importers, suppliers and distributors can submit a recall via our online form.
From 2 March 2010 an interim 18-month ban prohibits the supply of certain plastic product intended for children under 36 months of age that are made from or contain more than 1 per cent by weight of diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP)
