Kidsafe NSW Inc.
Recalls and Safety Alerts
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Recall - Toys "R" Us — Bruin Wiggle Ball
Small parts can present a choking hazard for children under 3 years of age.
Recall - La Sienna Couture — Button Skirt with Headband
Detached buttons may pose a potential choking hazard to a child.
Recall - Organature — Hardwood Country Cot
There is a risk of injury to the occupant if an incorrectly sized mattress is used.
Recall - Children's Marlee timepeices
The backing of the watch may detach if dropped. Small parts, including the battery can be exposed if the back is removed. If young children gain access to the button batteries and ingest them, they may suffer internal burn injuries, which can result in serious illness and even death.
Recall - Magnetic Hematite Rattlesnake Eggs
If a child swallows more than one small high powered magnet, the magnets can stick together across the walls of the child's intestine or other digestive tissue, which can lead to internal injuries and even death.
Recall - Blessed Earth — Children’s Pyjama Pants
If the pants are too long they may pose a fire risk to the wearer.
Recall - Sheppard Cycles Australia — Energie Razor 2 Bicycle Helmet
Testing identified the harness may not meet all the performance requirements of the mandatory safety standard Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard)(Bicycle Helmets) Regulations 2001 Statutory Rules 2001 No. 279.
Recall - Target Australia — Girl's Frill Sleep Short
These garments may be a fire risk to the wearer.
Recall - Chun Shing International Trading Pty Ltd — Triko Fibrous Juice Jelly (peach, mango or grape flavour), Dr Q Konjac Fruit Jelly (mango, lychee or grape flavour) & Sheng Xiang Zhen Assorted Flavor Fruity Coconut Jelly
Potential choking hazard if swallowed whole. May lodge in the throat and restrict air supply.
Recall - Evermore Group Pty Ltd — New Choice Assorted Jelly Cups
Potential choking hazard if swallowed whole. May lodge in the throat and restrict air supply.
Recall - Knog Frog Strobe Bicycle Light
If young children gain access to the button batteries and ingests them, they may suffer internal burn injuries, which can result in serious injury and even death. In addition, the batteries may pose a choking hazard to young children.
Recall - Novelty Lighters
Children may mistake these lighters for toys. If children play with the lighters they risk suffering serious burn injuries.
Recall - The Educational Experience Pty Ltd — Easi-Listener CD Player Set with international travel adapter
The international travel adapter does not meet Australian Standards and users may receive an electrical shock in certain situations.
Recall - Rafferty's Garden Happy Tummies Vegetable Risotto
Arborio rice used in two batches of this product may contain glass.
Recall - Wiggles Emma Zip Through Hooded Jacket
Detached metal zipper slider may pose a potential choking hazard to a child.
Recall - Child Car Booster Cushion
The product does not comply with labelling, branding and user instruction requirements of the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1754.
Recall - Kaleidoscope Australasia Pty Limited — Le Toy Van Petilou Sensory Shapes
Blocks may come apart during use.
Recall - Kaleidoscope Australasia Pty Limited — Le Toy Van Stacking Train Woodland Express
Small parts may detach from the product.
Recall - Kaleidoscope Australasia Pty Limited — Le Toy Van Petilou Bunny Train
Small parts may detach from the product.
Recall - LED Fidget Spinner
The fidget spinner does not have secured button battery compartment.
Recall - Wooden Worm Toy
Small parts if detached from the product pose a potential choking hazard to children under the age of 36 months.
Recall - Elastic Luggage Straps, Assorted Children's Toys and Natural Latex Hot Water Bottles
Poses a risk of misuse, resulting in injury to the user; poses as a choking hazard if ingested and poses a risk of potential burns or serious injury.
Recall - Kids Engineering Toy Vehicles Friction Powered
Small parts may be liberated and pose a potential choking or ingestion hazard for small children.
Recall - Smart Scooter ANZ Pty Ltd — Smart Scooter Royal Charger
Risk of overheating, fire or electric shock.
Recall - Ozo E-Store Pty Ltd — Child Car Booster Cushion
Booster seats without labelling or user instructions may not be fitted correctly, posing an increased risk of injury to the occupant if the vehicle is in an accident.
Recall - Regalflow Pty Ltd — Neopuzzle
Magnets may be swallowed by children and cause serious internal injury.
Recall - Suncool Furniture Pty Ltd t/as E Cheap Furniture — Sweet Heart Wooden
The cot poses numerous potential risks to infants and children including entrapment, choking and fall hazards.
Recall - A & W Hollier Wholesale Distributors Pty Ltd — Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme chocolate block
Consumers with a wheat/gluten allergy or intolerance or an almond allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if this product is consumed.
Recall - Wens Bros Trading Pty Ltd — Assorted Flotation Rings
If adults do not properly supervise children while they are using the products, there is an increased risk that drowning may occur.
Recall - Wens Bros Trading Pty Ltd — Portable Swimming Pool
Consumers may not be fully alerted to the hazards associated with portable swimming pools, potentially increasing the risk of injury or drowning.
Recall - Wens Bros Trading Pty Ltd — 'Happy Birthday to You' Musical Candle Holder
Potential burns, serious injury or death can occur if the candle holder catches fire.
Recall - E & K Trade Pty Ltd t/as All4Kids — White New Zealand Pine 3-in-1 Baby Sleigh Cot Bed with Drawers
The cot poses numerous potential risks to infants and children including entrapment, choking and fall hazards.
Recall - Polaris Sales Australia Pty Ltd — Polaris youth quad bikes and parts
Certain parts in the affected quad bikes (and some of these parts sold as spare parts) may contain asbestos.
Recall - Maccess Pty Ltd t/as Always Direct — 3 in1 Wooden Baby Cot Crib Toddler Bed Pine Wood With Mattress
The cot poses numerous potential risks to infants and children including entrapment, choking and fall hazards.
Recall - Wooden Baby Cot Crib Toddler Bed & Wooden Baby Cot Crib Toddler Cradle Bed
The cots pose numerous potential risks to infants and children including entrapment, choking and fall hazards.
Recall - Hylands Baby Teething Tablets and Nighttime Teething Tablets
Inconsistant amounts of belladonna represents a serious health hazard to children and that the effects of belladonna are unpredictable.
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd — Span-K (potassium chloride) 600mg tablets
A cap that is not child-resistant will make access to the tablets easier for children. Ingestion of unprescribed potassium chloride could be harmful.
Recall - Razor Ripstik Electric - Funtastic Limited
If the rear wheel locks up, the rider may fall, posing as an injury hazard.
Recall - Polaris Sales Australia Pty Ltd — Polaris Sportsman
Potential of loss of control of the vehicle, posing a safety risk to vehicle occupants.
Recall - Organix Finger Foods Baby Biscuits - Tudor Rose International
The product can crumble into small pieces which may pose a potential choking hazard.
Recall - Polaris Sales Australia Pty Ltd — Sportsman Touring, Sportsman XP850, Sportsman XP1000
The exhaust manifold side panel may contact the exhaust system causing the panel to melt.
Recall - Polaris Sales Australia Pty Ltd — Polaris General
The engine of the vehicle could back fire.
RECALL - Target Australia Pty Ltd — Young Ones My First Torch
The screw holding the battery cover may fail, exposing the button batteries inside.
Recall - Amore Moses Baby Basket Stand
The stand may collapse during use and possibly cause injury to the occupant.
Recall - Early Rider Belter 16" children's bicycle
This bicycle does not comply with the mandatory standard for pedal bicycles (Consumer Protection Notice No. 6 of 2004 'Consumer Product Safety Standard: Pedal Bicycles: Safety Requirements').
The standard requires a children's bicycle to be fitted with two methods of braking, one of which must be a rear back pedal brake. This bicycle does not have a back-pedal brake, but has two hand operated rim brakes, one for the front wheel and one for the rear wheel.
99 Bikes Pty Ltd — Pedal Zap & Pedal Crush Bicycles
If extreme force is applied to the handlebar the bicycle stem may crack.
Australian Postal Corporation — Hot Topic Glass Bottle 650mL
The glass lid may break away from the bottle when the lid is unscrewed, leaving a sharp edge.
Thuan Phat Supermarket Croydon Park — New Choice Milky Pudding Jelly and taro jelly cups
The jelly cups contain konjac.
Jelly cups containing konjac are permanently banned in Australia.
Bubba Beanbags — Baby Bean Bags
Potential choking and suffocation hazards to young children
Recall- Educational Colours Pty Ltd — GIOTTO BE-BE: Finger Paint Set
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Educational Colours Pty Ltd — GIOTTO BE-BE: Finger Paint Set due to a potential choking hazard.
Recall- Fashion Factory Outlet (Trade Secret) Pty Ltd — Various Best Beginnings infant clothing sets
Product Safety Australia have recalled Fashion Factory Outlet (Trade Secret) Pty Ltd — Various Best Beginnings infant clothing sets due to some garments not carrying the mandatory fire warning label.
Recall- Bluebelle Australia — Footie Romper
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Bluebelle Australia — Footie Romper due to some of the products not containing the mandatory fire warning label.
Recall- CS Global Pty Ltd — Flashing Duck with LED Light
Product Safety Australia have recalled the CS Global Pty Ltd — Flashing Duck with LED Light due to a potential ingestion hazard.
Recall- Gingerlilly — children's sleepwear
Product Safety Australia have recalled Gingerlilly — children's sleepwear pyjama sets in various styles due to the fire label not complying with the mandatory standard.
Recalls- Mesco Pty Ltd — Inflatable Frog and RPCPromo Pty Ltd — Inflatable Frog
Product Safety Australia have recalled two brands of inflatable frogs due to the items not complying with the mandatory standard Consumer Protection Notice No.14 of 2003 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Toys for children up to and including 36 months of age.
Recall - Smiggle Pty Ltd — Bottle Spritz water bottle
There is a potential choking or ingestion hazard.
Recall- Woolworths Limited — Halloween LED Spinning Wand
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Woolworths Limited — Halloween LED Spinning Wand due to potential button cell ingestion if the item cracks.
Recall- Zoggs Australia — Zoggs Bobin Swim Jacket and Zoggs Swim Jacket
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Zoggs Australia — Zoggs Bobin Swim Jacket and Zoggs Swim Jacket due to the product not having the appropriate warning label.
Recall- Groupon Australia Pty Ltd — Animal Themed Baby Bath Robe with Hood
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Groupon Australia Pty Ltd — Animal Themed Baby Bath Robe with Hood as the products do not carry the proper fire hazard labels.
Recall- All 4 Bubs — Lunar Oval Cot
Product Safety Australia have recalled the All 4 Bubs — Lunar Oval Cot as the product does not comply with the Australian mandatory safety standard, AS/NZS 2172:2003.
Recall - Country Road — Indigo Elephant Crew Top
There is a risk that on some of the tops, one or more of the snaps may detach from the garment during normal use.
Safety Alert - Industry Code for Consumer Goods that Contain Button Batteries
The Code also encourages retailers to consider whether they sell goods containing coin sized lithium button batteries at all and, if they do, not to sell goods that don’t comply with the safety requirements in the Code.
Recall- Mamas & Papas — Armadillo Flip and Armadillo Flip XT strollers
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Mamas & Papas — Armadillo Flip and Armadillo Flip XT strollers due to a potential fall from pram hazard.
Recall- Mini Minds — Sensory Bottles (Calm Down, Confetti and Wave)
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Mini Minds — Sensory Bottles (Calm Down, Confetti and Wave) due to a potential choking hazard.
Recall- Noc Noc- Organic Miniature Teething Rattle, Organic Teething Rattle, Organic Ring Stacker
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Noc Noc — Organic Miniature Teething Rattle, Organic Teething Rattle, Organic Ring Stacker due to the items not complying with the mandatory standard for toys for children aged 0-36 months.
Recall - Tommee Tippee Super Soft Comforter Age 12m+
If the comforter is taken into the back of the mouth in a certain position, it may pose a risk of choking.
Recall - Big W — Finding Dory Under the Sea Light Up Treasure Chest
Card storage box with drawer and light up feature in lid.
Comes with decorating stickers and markers.
Recall- Starbucks Coffee Australia Pty Ltd — 16oz Stainless Steel Cold Cup with Stainless Steel Straw
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Starbucks Coffee Australia Pty Ltd — 16oz Stainless Steel Cold Cup with Stainless Steel Straw due to a potential mouth laceration hazard.
Recall- Mini Beanz Bean Bags—Bubble Orange Newborn Bean Bag
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Mini Beanz Bean Bags—Bubble Orange Newborn Bean Bag due to the potential risk of suffocation.
Recall- Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd—Mix Grow Bag Girls, Mix Grow Bag Boys, Mix Grow Bag Unisex
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd—Mix Grow Bag Girls, Mix Grow Bag Boys, Mix Grow Bag Unisex due to a potential fire danger hazard.
Recall- Myer Pty Ltd—Jack & Milly Knit Polka Dot Dress
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Myer Pty Ltd—Jack & Milly Knit Polka Dot Dress due to a potential choking hazard.
Safety Alert- Interim national ban on self-balancing scooters replaced with mandatory standard.
Product Safety Australia have announced that the interim national ban on self-balancing scooters will be replaced by a manadtory standard which comes into effect on 17 July 2016.
Recall- Jazslings Baby Slings—Dummy Clip Silicone Pacifier Clip Accessory Teething Clip Dummy Holder Strap
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Jazslings Baby Slings—Dummy Clip Silicone Pacifier Clip Accessory Teething Clip Dummy Holder Strap due to a potential choking hazard.
Recall- Incy Wincy Designs—Natural Wooden Teethers
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Incy Wincy Designs—Natural Wooden Teethers due to a potential choking hazard.
Recall- The Educational Experience Pty Limited—Throw 'n' Catch Net
Product Safety Australia have recalled the The Educational Experience Pty Limited—Throw 'n' Catch Net due to a potential entrapment injury hazard.
Recall- IKEA—PATRULL, PATRULL KLAMMA, PATRULL FAST Safety Gates
Product Safety Australia have recalled the IKEA—PATRULL, PATRULL KLAMMA, PATRULL FAST Safety Gates due to a potential falling hazard.
Recall- Smiggle—Yoco Loco children's yo-yo
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Smiggle—Yoco Loco children's yo-yo due to a potential button battery hazard.
Recall- Osprey Child Safety Products LLC—Poco AG Child Carriers
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Osprey Child Safety Products LLC—Poco AG Child Carriers due to a potential fall hazard.
Recall- Country Road—Country Road Infant Pom Pom sock
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Country Road—Country Road Infant Pom Pom sock due to a potential choking hazard.
Recall- Bella Buttercup International Pty Ltd—Hexx and Tinkerbell Play Bar Addition Toys
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Bella Buttercup International Pty Ltd—Hexx and Tinkerbell Play Bar Addition Toys due to a potential choking hazard.
Safety Alert- Online Dealz and its director Janet Lucas to pay $120,000 in penalties for selling unsafe baby cots and strollers
The Federal Court has ordered Online Dealz Pty Ltd (Online Dealz) to pay a penalty of $100,000 for supplying a household cot, portable cot and stroller that did not comply with safety standards, and for making misleading representations in advertisements for the household cot and portable cot, in proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Safety Alert- ACCC warns of dangers of loose blind and curtain cords
Tragically, between one and two children die in Australian homes every year as a result of non-compliant corded blinds and curtains.
Recall- Sunny Textile Industries Pty Ltd—Plum Bamboo 3.0 TOG Sleepbag
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Sunny Textile Industries Pty Ltd—Plum Bamboo 3.0 TOG Sleepbag due to a potnetial entrapment or strangulation hazard.
Safety Alert- ACCC takes action against e-cigarette suppliers for alleged misleading “no toxic chemicals” claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced separate proceedings in the Federal Court against two e-cigarette online retailers alleging that they made false or misleading representations and engaged in misleading conduct by making statements on their websites that their e-cigarette products did not contain toxic chemicals.
Safety Alert- 2,300km of dangerous Infinity electrical cable remains in homes
Product Safety Australia is once again reminding consumers that thousands of homes across Australia still have faulty Infinity electrical cabling installed, despite recalls of all Infinity cables announced almost two years ago.
Safety Alert- Wheatbags- New Standards to Heat Your Wheat
Wheat bags have long been used in Australian households to provide relief for minor aches and pains, but if used incorrectly, they can cause burn injuries and house fires.
Voluntary Recall- AngelRock Baby—TwinGo Carrier (2015 model and 2016 model)
Product Safety Australia have recalled the AngelRock Baby—TwinGo Carrier (2015 model and 2016 model) due to a fault with the waist buckle.
Safety Alert- Winter is Coming- Heater Carbon Monoxide Can Kill- Safety Warnings
NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe said consumers should consider several cold weather safety warnings as temperatures start to drop with the onset of autumn and pay heed to recent heater recalls of dual burner butane stoves.
Recall- Kmart—6V Mini Quad Bike
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Kmart—6V Mini Quad Bike due to a potential electrical fault.
Safety Alert- Toppling furniture: Anchor it and protect a child
Small children have died or suffered serious injuries from unstable furniture that has tipped over. You can help prevent death or serious injury to small children from toppling furniture.
Recall- Big W—Dymples Infants 00-2 Sleeping Bags
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Big W—Dymples Infants 00-2 Sleeping Bags in a range of prints due to a potential choking hazard.
Recall- Big W—Miffy Sleeping Bag by Designworks Clothing Company Pty Ltd
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Big W—Miffy Sleeping Bag by Designworks Clothing Company Pty Ltd due to a potential choking hazard.
Safety Alert- ACCC Poisons Report
Product Safety Australia is reminding the public about the ACCC's Poisons Report which was released in March 2016.
The report is an analysis of calls received by the Poisons Information Centre.
Recall- phil&teds' Most Excellent Buggy Company Limited- Dash v5
Product Safety Australia have recalled the phil&teds' Most Excellent Buggy Company Limited—phil&teds Dash v5 due to a potential pinch risk hazard.
Recall- IKEA—LATTJO Bat Cape Dress-Up Costume
Product Safety Australia have recalled the IKEA—LATTJO Bat Cape Dress-Up Costume due to a potential strangulation hazard.
Safety Alert- Which cot mattresses are safe?
By Kim Gilmour
Did you know you can legally buy a cot mattress that doesn't meet product safety standards? Just because it's on retail shelves doesn't necessarily mean it's safe. A sleeping surface that's too soft increases the risk of fatal sleeping accidents if a baby rolls over face-first and their breathing becomes obstructed due to their nose pushing against any cushioning or undulating surfaces in the mattress. But how do you know which mattresses are safe?
Safety Alert- Cot mattresses safety failure
Passing the firmness test
By Andy Kollmorgen
Following the safety failure of three cot mattresses in the CHOICE testing labs, we're calling for the 'firmness test' to be made mandatory.
We recently tested 12 cot mattresses and found products from Childcare, Sealy and Love N Care failed the firmness test, which is designed to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) through suffocation. The firmness test has been in place on a voluntary basis since 2013.
Recall Reminder- Infinity electrical cables
Product Safety Australia is reminding home owners and tradespeople about the recall of the Infinity electrical cables due to the potential of electric shock or an electrical fire, in some circumstances.
Recall- Toshi—Sunhat Fantasy, Sunhat Wonderland, Sunhat Storytime, Sunhat Tex Hats
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Toshi—Sunhat Fantasy, Sunhat Wonderland, Sunhat Storytime, Sunhat Tex due to a potential choking hazard.
Recall- Online Dealz—Frank Masons Portable Cot
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Online Dealz—Frank Masons Portable Cot as it does not comply with the mandatory Australian standard AS/NZS 2195: 1999 ‘Folding Cots —Safety requirements’.
Recall- Danish by Design Pty Ltd—Bednest Bassinet
Producy Safety Australia have recalled the Danish by Design Pty Ltd—Bednest Bassinet due to the potential of an injury or death to an infant from the side panel if it is left in the half raised position.
Recall- Fashion Factory Outlet (Trade Secret) Pty Ltd—Happi Baby & Bambino Piccolo Clothing Sets
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Fashion Factory Outlet (Trade Secret) Pty Ltd—Happi Baby & Bambino Piccolo Clothing Sets due to the lack of appropriate labeling.
Recall- Vicinity Centres—7060 Night Lights – Cat, Sheep, Whale & Wombat
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Vicinity Centres—7060 Night Lights – Cat, Sheep, Whale & Wombat (Night Lights) due to the potential of children accessing the button battery inside the night light.
Recall- IKEA—LATTJO Drum Sticks and LATTJO Tongue Drum
Product Safery Australia have recalled the IKEA—LATTJO Drum Sticks and LATTJO Tongue Drum due to a potential choking hazard.
Recall- BIG W—Tinkers Wooden Garage Toy
Product Safety Australia have recalled the BIG W—Tinkers Wooden Garage Toy due to a potential laceration hazard.
Recall- Online Dealz 4 Wheel Pram and Multifunctional Luxury Baby Stroller
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Online Dealz 4 Wheel Pram and Multifunctional Luxury Baby Stroller as it does not comply with the mandatory standard.
Recall- Big W - Back to School Backpack Bundle
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Big W- Back to School Backpack Bundle due to a potential hazard with the drink bottles.
Recall- Online Dealz- " Haben" 3 in 1 Sleigh Cot
Product Safety Austrlia have recalled the Online Dealz—"Haben" 3 in 1 Wooden Sleigh Cot as the cot does not comply with the mandatory standard.
Recall- Wedgwood Peter Rabbit Silver Plated Baby Rattle
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Wedgwood Peter Rabbit Silver Plated Baby Rattle due to a potential choking hazard.
Safety Alert- Hoverboards
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation, Victor Dominello MP has released a consumer warning on hoverboards.
Recalls- ACCC to recall seven unsafe toys ahead of Christmas
The ACCC to recall seven unsafe toys ahead of Christmas due to failure to meet mandatory safety requirements.
Recall- BMW Australia Ltd.—BMW Baby Racer III
Product Safety Australia have recalled the BMW Australia Ltd.—BMW Baby Racer III due to a potential choking hazard.
Safety Alert- Quad bikes: Prepare safe, wear safe, ride safe
Product Safety Australia have issued a reminder about safe practices for using quad bikes as we enter this holiday period.
Recall- Independence Studios Pty Ltd—LED Lava Drops
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Independence Studios Pty Ltd—LED Lava Drops as there is potential for swallowing of the button battery.
Recall- Baby Bean Bag Shop—Sea Friends and Woodstock Bean Bags
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Baby Bean Bag Shop—Sea Friends and Woodstock Bean Bags as they contravene the mandatory standard for bean bags.
Recall- Target Australia Pty Ltd—Baby Girl's Loreto Dress
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Target Australia Pty Ltd—Baby Girl's Loreto Dress due to a potential choking or ingestion hazard.
Recall- OzSale—Absorba Boys Bodysuits
Product Safety Australia have recalled the OzSale—Absorba Boys Bodysuits due to the garment not carrying the required fire hazard information.
Recall- Hunter Leisure Pty Ltd—Kiddie Harness Assorted Designs
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Hunter Leisure Pty Ltd—Kiddie Harness Assorted Designs due to a fault with the reins.
Recall- Modern Teaching Aids and Bright Spark Enterprises—TOLO Twist and Turn Rattle
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Modern Teaching Aids and Bright Spark Enterprises—TOLO Twist and Turn Rattle due to a potential chokinhg hazard.
Recall- Build-A-Bear Workshop Pty Ltd—Starbrights Dragon Plush Bear
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Build-A-Bear Workshop Pty Ltd—Starbrights Dragon Plush Bear as it may not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age (Australian Standard AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2003, as amended by the regulation).
Recall- Kmart—Girls' Licenced Nighties
Product Safety Australia have recalled Kmart—Girls' Licenced Nighties due to the nighties not conforming to the mandatory standard for children's nightwear burning behaviour requirements.
Recall- Strollers4Parents—City Mini Single Stroller
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Strollers4Parents—City Mini Single Stroller as it does not conform with the mandatory standard AS/NZS 2088:2000.
Recall- Kmart Australia Limited—Girls Nightwear
Product Safety Australia have recalled a range of Kmart Girls Nightwear due to the nightwear not complying with the mandatory standard for children's nightwear, AS/NZS 1249:2003, as amended by the Regulation.
Safety Alert- Warning after asbestos found in crayons
Consumer Protection and WorkSafe have issued a warning after traces of asbestos were found in some imported crayons.
Safety Alert- Sleep safe: Cot safety warning
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is reminding Queensland parents and caregivers to be vigilant when setting up household cots for their children following the death of a toddler in the United Kingdom.
The 14 month old baby suffered from strangulation when an item of clothing caught on a hook attached to the cot.
Recall- Smiggle Pty Ltd—Original Spy Pen and Notebook Lock Holographic with Spy Pen
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Smiggle Pty Ltd—Original Spy Pen and Notebook Lock Holographic with Spy Pen due to a potential button battery hazard.
Safety Alert- Teething Necklace Safety – Avoid strangulation or choking
Teething necklaces are products designed as jewellery with an additional function of being a teether for young children to chew on during the teething process. It is well known that teething can be a painful process and pressure on the baby’s teeth from chewing may relieve the pain.
Recall- Commonwealth Bank of Australia—Cosmic Light Beam Torch
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Commonwealth Bank of Australia—Cosmic Light Beam Torch given to children as part of the School Banking program due to a potential button battery hazard.
Recall- Ozsale—Joules Junior Nightwear
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Ozsale—Joules Junior Nightwear due to incorrectly worded and placed fire hazard information labels.
Recall- Sonny Cohen & Son—Lachlin Bunk sold exclusively at Harvey Norman
Product Safety Australia haved recalled the Sonny Cohen & Son—Lachlin Bunk sold exclusively at Harvey Norman due to the ladders being faulty.
Recall- Snugglebum Nightie
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Snugglebum Nightie due to the garment not complying with the mandatory standard for children's nightwear and limited daywear, AS/NZS 1249:2003, as amended by the regulation.
Recall- Village Roadshow Theme Parks Pty Ltd—LED Light Figurines
Product Safety Australia have recalled Village Roadshow Theme Parks Pty Ltd—LED Light Figurines due to a potential button battery hazard.
Recall- Pacific Brands Clothing Pty Ltd—Bonds Newbies Longsleeve Coverall, Pop Woven Dress and Beginnings Cardigan
Product Safety Australia have recalled Pacific Brands Clothing Pty Ltd—Bonds Newbies Longsleeve Coverall, Pop Woven Dress and Beginnings Cardigan due to a potential needle hazard.
Recall- Ozsale Sleep Sack Pink Stripe Owl and Ozsale Orange Superhero Fitted Pajamas
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Ozsale Sleep Sack Pink Stripe Owl and Orange Superhero Fitted Pajamas due to the items not carrying the required category 4 High Fire Danger warning label information.
Recall- Big W—Dymples Infants Woven Rompers
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Big W—Dymples Infants Woven Rompers due to a potential choking hazard.
Voluntary Recall- Coolkidz Australia Pty Ltd—UPPAbaby 2015 VISTA, 2015 ALTA and 2015 Rumble Seat
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Coolkidz Australia Pty Ltd—UPPAbaby 2015 VISTA, 2015 ALTA and 2015 Rumble Seat due to a potential choking hazard.
Recall- ALDI—Lumina Electric Blanket (RE-ANNOUNCED)
Product Safety Australia have re-announced the recall of the ALDI—Lumina Electric Blanket due to a potential risk of fire or electric shock.
Voluntary Recall- 'Inside Out' Event Cinemas cup
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is publishing a voluntary recall of the 15,000 ‘Inside Out’ illuminated cups that were sold as part of a promotion. The products were sold at Event Cinemas in NSW, QLD, SA, WA, ACT and NT between 17 June 2015 and 12 July 2015.
Recall - Dorel Australia Pty Ltd—Maxi-Cosi A4 Euro & Hera Convertible Car Seats
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Dorel Australia Pty Ltd—Maxi-Cosi A4 Euro & Hera Convertible Car Seats due to the potential risk of the restraint not adequately securing a child in an accident.
Recall- Dorel Australia Pty Ltd—Maxi-Cosi A2 Euro Convertible Car Seats
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Dorel Australia Pty Ltd—Maxi-Cosi A2 Euro Convertible Car Seats due to a potential risk of the restraint not adequately securing a child in an accident.
Recalls- Ritz Collection—MOJO Mini Me Bean Bags and eBay Trader
Producy Safety Australia have recalled the eBay Ritz Collection—MOJO Mini Me Bean Bags and eBay Trader "Eaglerock72" — Kids' Minnie Mouse Bean Bag Chairs due to potential choking hazards.
Recall- eBay Trader "Aussie Wide Best Buys"—Water Resistant Bean Bag Cover
Product Safety Australia have recalled the eBay Trader "Aussie Wide Best Buys"—Water Resistant Bean Bag Cover due to a potential choking hazard.
Recall- Orchard Grove Pty Ltd—Magic Bar-Sound Sticks
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Orchard Grove Pty Ltd—Magic Bar-Sound Sticks due to a potential choking hazard.
Recall- Woolworths Ltd T/A Ezibuy Limited-—"Next" Pram Stripe Footbed Sandal
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Woolworths Ltd T/A Ezibuy Limited—"Next" Pram Stripe Footbed Sandal due to a potential chokinhg hazard.
Recall- Woolworths Ltd T/A Ezibuy Limited- "Next" Pram Stripe Footbed Sandal
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Woolworths Ltd T/A Ezibuy Limited—"Next" Pram Stripe Footbed Sandal due to potential choking hazard.
Safety Alert- Avalan Industries P/L—Kids' Bean Bags
Product Safety Australia have issed a safety alert in relation to Avalan Industries P/L—Kids' Bean Bags.
Recall- IKEA—PATRULL KLÄMMA & PATRULL SMIDIG Safety Gates
Product Safety Australia have recalled the IKEA—PATRULL KLÄMMA & PATRULL SMIDIG Safety Gates due to a potential safety hazard.
Recall- Big W—Peter Morrissey Nursery Blanket
The ACCC have recalled the Big W—Peter Morrissey Nursery Blanket in grey owl print and pink elephant print due to a potential strangulation or entrapment hazard.
Recall- Woolworths Ltd trading as EziBuy—Next Girls Geo Print Romper
Product Safety Australia have recalled the Woolworths Ltd trading as EziBuy—Next Girls Geo Print Romper due to non-compliance in regard to the labelling.
Recall- BIG W—Dymples Infant's Elastane Tops
The ACCC have recalled the BIG W—Dymples Infant's Elastane Tops due to a potential choking hazard.
Recall-Party Bestbuy Pty Ltd—LED light up Flying Arrow/Helicopter
The ACCC have recalled the Party Bestbuy Pty Ltd—LED light up Flying Arrow/Helicopter as it does not conform with the mandatory standard for projectile toys.
Recall- Action Sports Equipment Pty Ltd—Action Fort Swing Set with Sandpit sold exclusively by Toys
The ACCC have recalled the Action Sports Equipment Pty Ltd—Action Fort Swing Set with Sandpit sold exclusively by Toys "R" Us due to two potential hazards.
Safety Alert- Linksea Pty Ltd—Saturn Bunk Bed sold exclusively by FortyWinks
The ACCC have issued a safety alert regarding the Linksea Pty Ltd—Saturn Bunk Bed sold exclusively by FortyWinks due to a recent incident.
Recall- Toymate Baulkham Hills—Disney Pixar Cars Inflatable Ride-On Pool Toy
The ACCC have recalled the Toymate Baulkham Hills—Disney Pixar Cars Inflatable Ride-On Pool Toy due to the product not complying withn labeling requirements.
Recall- Gibson Importing—Kids Animal Night Light
The ACCC have recalled the Gibson Importing—Kids Animal Night Light due to lack of compliance and a potential hazard to children.
Recall- SlumberTrek Australia Pty Ltd—Flashlight supplied in Kids Explorer Packs Sold at BIG W Stores
The ACCC have recalled the SlumberTrek Australia Pty Ltd—Flashlight supplied in Kids Explorer Packs Sold at BIG W Stores due to a potential overheating hazard.
Safety Alert- Fake tongue studs are a fatal fashion
NSW Fair Trading is warning consumers to stay away from potentially lethal fake tongue studs.
Safety Alert- ACCC warns of dangers of water expanding balls to kids
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is alerting consumers to the dangers of water expanding balls after several children ingested them in Australia and required hospital treatment to have them removed.
Recall- Smiggle Colour O'Clock Cube Clock & Smiggle Build A Light
The ACCC have recalled the Smiggle Colour O'Clock Cube Clock & Smiggle Build A Light sold between the 7 February 2015 & 18 February 2015 due to a potential ingestion and choking hazard.
Safety Alert- Public warning on portable butane ‘lunchbox’ cookers
NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe is warning consumers not to buy portable butane ‘lunchbox’ type cookers due to safety issues, including overheating.
Recall- Target Australia Pty Ltd—Bunny Ears Headband
The ACCC have recalled teh Target Australia Pty Ltd—Bunny Ears Headband due to a potential injury hazard caused by protruding wire.
Recall- Toys R" Us (Australia) Pty Ltd—6 inch Plush Bear
The ACCC have recalled the Toys "R" Us (Australia) Pty Ltd—6 inch Plush Bear due to a potential choking hazard.
Safety Alert-Portable Swimming Pool Safety Considerations Fact Sheet
The ACCC, Royal Life Saving Society – Australia and state and territory consumer protection regulators have released two fact sheets for consumers about portable pool safety.
Safety Alert-Safety standard for portable pools
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning about the potential hazards of portable pools after recent statistics showed a high risk of drowning for children under the age of five.
Under a new mandatory safety standard to be enforced by the ACCC, portable pools and their retail packaging will require new warning labels from March 2014.
The warning labels will also draw attention to state and territory fencing laws for pools, including inflatable and portable pools.
Safety Alert-Baby slings film teaches parents to carry with care
Baby sling safety is at the centre of a new instructional film released by the Office of Fair Trading after three deaths in Australia were associated with the popular carriers.
Safety Alert- Choke Check – the DIY safety tool for choking and ingestion hazards
Do you have or care for children under 3 years old? Get the ACCC's free do-it-yourself Choke Check tool to help you identify toys and other objects that can pose choking or ingestion hazards.
Staying Safe with blind and curtain cords
Loose or looped cords can be extremely dangerous. Parents and carers are urged to take the necessary steps to ensure blinds and curtains in your home don't pose a threat to your children
Updated Safety Alert- New window safety laws to help prevent child falls
24th October 2013 -Minister for Fair Trading Anthony Roberts today announced that new window safety laws to help prevent children falling from residential strata buildings have now passed through Parliament.
“Owners corporations must have window safety devices installed above the ground floor that allow windows to open no more than 12.5cm when the lock is engaged,” Mr Roberts said.
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