Fair Trading & the ICRC

PRODUCT SAFETY ALERTS

 

	Product  safety  issues
	See also - Product Recalls Australia

 

 

Child injured by banned potty seat skimmer box

Older style swimming pool filter boxes (pictured in the linked NT Media Release) were originally banned from sale in 1985 due to the high risk of injury posed to children.

See: www.caba.nt.gov.au/justice/consaffairs/documents/media/2008/Apr08/skimmerbox_injury_0204.pdf

 

GAS SAFETY ALERT

Recall of RAYPAK Pool/Spa Heaters

A recall has been initiated for pool/spa heaters manufactured by RAYPAK Australia Pty Ltd.

There is a danger that malfunctioning of the controls may cause the water to be heated above the set temperature possibly leading to scalding.

Please read the attached notice and follow the actions described in it if you believe your pool/spa heater is affected.

http://www.raypak.com.au/default.asp?V_DOC_ID=898

Call toll free 1800 063 018.

You may also call the gas safety team at ACTPLA on 02 6205 0517 to arrange an inspection if you are unsure.

 

9 Nov 2007	Inspections confirm Bindeez is off ACT shelves
7 Nov 2007	Bindees removed from sale in the ACT
29 May 2007	Product Recall of Play Gyms and Slides
15 Dec 2005	Dangerous Toys Withdrawn from Sale in the ACT
8 Sept 2005	Non-Compliant Trailers
25 Aug 2005	Consumers Warned of Dangers from 'Melody Magic' Novelty Candle
15 July 2005	Hot Water Bottle Safety
4 Nov 2004	Bicycle Recall Emphasises Cycle Safety
4 Nov 2004	Car Jacks Recall Highlights Safety Issues

 

 

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