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Teeth Whitener Products Recalled Due to Exceeding Safe Levels of Bleaching Agents

The ACCC has negotiated a number of recalls of DIY teeth whitener products that contain unsafe levels of peroxides.


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ACCC launches Recalls Australia iPhone App

Watch the launch video and download your free Recalls Australia iPhone app!


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PJ SAS Trading Pty Ltd Recall Children's Face Paint - Excessive Lead

A recent ACCC survey of children's face paints and finger paints has resulted in PJ SAS Trading Pty Ltd recalling a novelty make-up set.


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SONY Australia Recall BRAVIA LCD TV's Due to Faulty Component

Sony Australia is recalling certain models of its BRAVIA LVD TV's due to a potential fire hazard.


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Tommee Tippee Soft Rim and Cherub Dummies Recalled

Jackel Pty Ltd recalls approximately 245,000 Tommee Tippee Soft Rim and Cherub Comforters after receiving complaints of shield and teat separation.


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CNP Brands Re-Launches Safety Campaign for Maclaren Strollers

In response to the re-announcement of the US recall of certain Maclaren strollers that have caused further fingertip amputations and other serious injuries, CNP Brands has taken the precaution of re-launching their own campaign to offer consumers free protective hinge covers for all Maclaren strollers that were manufactured before May 2010.


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Repair Notices - Your Legal Obligations When Repairing Consumer Goods

Under the provisions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), businesses that repair goods or accept goods for repair are now required in certain circumstances to issue repair notices to consumers.


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phil&teds recall Explorer and Hammerhead strollers

phil&teds are recalling Explorer and Hammerhead strollers due to defective braking systems.


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Hewlett-Packard Australia Pty Ltd extends the recall of HP and Compaq Notebook Lithium-Ion Packs

Consumers are being urged to check that their HP and Compaq Notebook battery packs are safe for use after Hewlett-Packard Australia Pty Ltd announced an extension of their 2009 recall.


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Boori International Pty Ltd recalls Kingparrot Breathable Mattresses

Certain Kingparrot Breathable Mattresses have been recalled because they do not meet the mandatory standard for household cots. Gaps created by the mattress pose an entrapment and suffocation hazard to infants.


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Electric shock hazard caused by some LINDA electric blankets

Gerard Sourcing & Manufacturing have recalled LINDA Super Slumber & Sleep Safe electric blankets due to a potential electric shock hazard (first announced in 2010).


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Guava Latino Recalled - Unsafe Levels of Free Formaldehyde

Guava Corp Pty Ltd has recalled Guava Latino because it was found to contain unsafe levels of free formaldehyde, a controlled hazardous substance.


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Omega and Smeg Dishwashers Recalled Due to Possibility of Catching Fire

A 2004 recall of certain Omega and Smeg dishwashers is being re-announced due to a number of them catching fire.


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Warning notice to public issued in relation to Keratin Complex Intense Rx

Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, David Bradbury, has issued a warning notice to the public in relation to ‘Keratin Complex Intense Rx’, a restructuring serum for hair.


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Recall of Mistral, Rank Arena, Homemaker & Signature Clothes Dryers

Certain models of Mistral, Rank Arena, Homemaker & Signature clothes dryers have been recalled due to a fire hazard.


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Recall of "The Latin Seed" (a weight loss product)

"The Latin Seed" has been recalled due to containing poisonous yellow oleander seeds.


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Over 460,000 Lindt Milk Chocolate Easter Eggs Recalled

Lindt and Sprüngli Australia Pty Ltd have recalled a range of Lindor Milk Chocolate Easter Eggs due to an undeclared allergen (peanuts).


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IKEA recalls a glass coffee/tea maker due to burn and laceration hazard

IKEA announced that they are recalling the 0.4L and 1L FÖRSTÅ Coffee/Tea Maker. These products were sold in IKEA stores nationally from February 2010 - December 2010


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Brivis Evaporative Cooler Recalled Due to Fire Risk (First Announced in 2008)

Brivis Climate Systems Pty Ltd are re-advertising a recall of evaporate coolers that commenced in 2008 to help improve the number of units repaired.


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Kmart Recalls Children's Clothing Due to Choking Hazard

Kmart has recalled a line of Dora the Explorer branded tops and a dress due to adhered diamantes dislodging, causing a choking hazard to infants.


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Pride MINI CROSSER Mobility Scooters Recalled - Controller Fires

Two models of the MINI CROSSER Cyclone DX scooters have been recalled.


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Husqvarna Recall Due to Faulty Transmissions

Three models of the Husqvarna lawn tractor range have been recalled due to potential loss of braking facility.


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Phil & Ted's Strollers Recalled - Serious Finger Injuries

Phil and Ted's have recalled two models of their strollers due to causing serious finger lacerations to adults who were folding the strollers.


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Australian Consumer Law Notice

On 1 January 2011 the Trade Practices Act 1974 was renamed the Competition and Consumer Act 2010


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P&N Beverages Recalls Toddler Pops

P&N Beverages are recalling Toddler Pops infants' fruit drinks due to a potential choking hazard.


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HairCare Australia Recalls Brazilian Blowout Professional Smoothing Solution

Further testing of hair straigtening treatments has resulted in Brazilian Blowout being recalled by the supplier, HairCare Australia.


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Wiggles Toy Clock Recalled

Next Media Pty Ltd have recalled a Wiggles Toy Clock due to a potential choking hazard for children up to and including 36 months of age.


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National Recall of Dateline Imports' Hair Smoothing Treatments

Three hair smoothing products supplied by Dateline Imports Pty Ltd have been recalled due to containing levels of "free" formaldehyde far in excess of limits set by health regulators.


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National Recall of Wicked Fizz Sour Head Lickers

Sweetman’s Wicked Fizz Sour Head Lickers have been recalled nationally after reports of an 8 year-old child in Queensland choking on the confectionery.


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Mattel Recalls Over 86,500 Fisher-Price Toys and High Chairs in Australia

Mattel Pty Limited are conducting global recalls on a number of products that pose safety risks for children.


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Digital Pacifier Thermometer Recall

Windsom Brands Pty Ltd is recalling their Digital Pacifier Thermometer due to a choking hazard


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Turbo Dust Interceptor recalled by Godfreys

A Turbo Dust Interceptor sold in Godfreys stores is being recalled for electric shock hazard


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Toyota recalls over 116,000 Hilux Vehicles

Toyota is recalling 2005 - 2010 Hilux vehicles due to a defect in the rear tailshaft


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Toys recalled in QLD, TAS and VIC

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.


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New Mandatory Reporting & Recall Guidelines

The ACCC has released new draft guidlines for mandatory reporting and consumer product safety recalls


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Recall of all Sanbrook Happy Baby Softfeel Latex dummies

Sanbrook Brands Pty Ltd has begun a voluntary recall of all Happy Baby Softfeel Latex dummies.


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Big W recalls Dymples Brand Terry Coveralls

Big W is recalling Dymples Brand Terry Coveralls due to a choking hazard for young children


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Dangers of using Motor Vehicle Recovery Straps

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.


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Chubb Fire & Security recall their 1kg fire extinguishers

Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd are recalling their Chubb, Quell, Fire Smart Motorcraft and Flameguard 1 kg fire extinguishers


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2000W Homplex Fan Heater Recall

The Reject Shop has recalled the 2000W Homplex Fan Heater due to a fire hazard


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Electrolux & Simpson Washing Machine Recall

Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd have recalled over 170,000 Simpson and Electrolux top load washing machines.


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Infant Slings

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.


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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.