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