Recall Monitor
Australia: February to April 2016
Recall Monitor
Australia: February to April 2016
Food Recall:
Date of Recall:
21st March, 2016
Name of Product:
Butter Chicken
Distribution:
National
Hazard:
Consumers who have an almond allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is
consumed.
Product Defect:
The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (almond nuts).
Date of Recall:
21st March, 2016
Name of Product:
Cup Cake Mix, Muffin Mix and Mud Cake Mix
Distribution:
National
Hazard:
Consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed.
Product Defect:
The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk).
Date of Recall:
21st March, 2016
Name of Product:
Mussels
Distribution:
National
Hazard:
The product is contaminated with Biotoxin (DST) and may cause illness if consumed in sufficient
quantities.
Product Defect:
The recall is due to microbial contamination (Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxins).
Date of Recall:
15th March, 2016
Name of Product:
Chocolate
Distribution:
NSW
Hazard:
Consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed.
Product Defect:
The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk).
Date of Recall:
15th March, 2016
Name of Product:
Pate
Distribution:
ACT, NSW, QLD, TAS & VIC
Hazard:
The product is contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes and may cause illness in pregnant women
and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems if consumed.
Product Defect:
The recall is due to microbial contamination (Listeria Monocytogenes).
The information in this document is presented by Liberty International Underwriters (a trading name of Liberty Mutual Insurance
Company ABN 61 086 083 605 Incorporated in Massachusetts, U.S.A. The liability of members is limited). The information
provided here is only a summary of product recall information made available on www.recalls.gov.au. The information is
reproduced under licence from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. This information is accurate as at May
2016.
Recall Monitor
Australia: February to April 2016
Date of Recall:
10th March, 2016
Name of Product:
Marinated Fetta
Distribution:
QLD
Hazard:
The product is contaminated with E. Coli and may cause illness if consumed.
Product Defect:
The recall is due to microbial contamination (E. Coli).
Date of Recall:
10th March, 2016
Name of Product:
Tofu
Distribution:
VIC
Hazard:
The product is contaminated with metal shavings which may cause illness or injury if consumed.
Product Defect:
The recall is due to the presence of foreign matter (metal).
Date of Recall:
19th February, 2016
Name of Product:
Flavored Yoghurt
Distribution:
VIC & TAS
Hazard:
The product is contaminated with E. coli and may cause illness if consumed.
Product Defect:
The recall is due to microbial contamination (E. Coli).
Date of Recall:
8th February, 2016
Name of Product:
Sandwiches, Baguettes, Tortillas and Wraps (which contain spinach), Salad Mix
Distribution:
VIC
Hazard:
The product may pose a health risk if consumed.
Product Defect:
The recall is due to potential presence of microbial contamination (Salmonella Anatum) in salads
supplied.
Date of Recall:
8th February, 2016
Name of Product:
Meal Replacement Shakes
Distribution:
NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC & WA
Hazard:
The product is contaminated with Salmonella and may cause illness if consumed.
Product Defect:
The recall is due to microbial contamination (Salmonella).
Date of Recall:
5th February, 2016
Name of Product:
Packaged Salad Leaves
Distribution:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA & VIC
Hazard:
The product is contaminated with Salmonella and may cause illness if consumed.
Product Defect:
The recall is due to microbial contamination (Salmonella).
Recall Monitor
Australia: February to April 2016
Consumer Durable:
Date of Recall:
21st April, 2016
Name of Product:
Round Fan
Distribution:
National
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk of electric shock.
Product Defect:
Damage to the on/off switch through dropping or knocking could cause switch to become live.
Date of Recall:
19th April, 2016
Name of Product:
Cordless Hedge Trimmer
Distribution:
National
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk of serious injury.
Product Defect:
The engine may operate at a faster speed and the blades may continue to move for a short time after
the trigger is released.
Date of Recall:
19th April, 2016
Name of Product:
Baby Sleeping Bag
Distribution:
National
Hazard:
Any detached press stud may pose a potential choking hazard to a child.
Product Defect:
The press studs may come loose and detach from the garment.
Date of Recall:
11th April, 2016
Name of Product:
Learning Infant Set
Distribution:
SA
Hazard:
If the defect occurs this poses a choking hazard to young children.
Product Defect:
Small parts may detach from the product. The products do not comply with the mandatory safety
standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age.
Date of Recall:
31st March, 2016
Name of Product:
Drink Bottle
Distribution:
National
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk the parts could pose a choking hazard.
Product Defect:
Some parts in the lid separate from the lid while the drink bottle is in use.
Date of Recall:
30th March, 2016
Name of Product:
Built in Barbeque
Distribution:
National
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk of fire hazard.
Product Defect:
The gas feeder pipe may corrode and leak gas.
Recall Monitor
Australia: February to April 2016
Date of Recall:
18th March, 2016
Name of Product:
Floor and Table Lamps
Distribution:
ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC & WA
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk of electric shock.
Product Defect:
Damaged cables in some of the lamps have been found. Damaged cables can lead to the metal body
of the lamp becoming electrically live and thereby creating a safety hazard.
Date of Recall:
18th March, 2016
Name of Product:
Digital Glass Cordless Kettle
Distribution:
ACT, NSW, QLD & VIC
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk of burns.
Product Defect:
The top of the kettle handle may come loose or detach from the body.
Date of Recall:
11th March, 2016
Name of Product:
Chairs
Distribution:
ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC & WA
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk that toes or fingers may get caught in the bottom of the chair legs.
Product Defect:
The tapering of the inside bottom of the chair legs may lead to an entrapment or laceration hazard.
Date of Recall:
11th March, 2016
Name of Product:
Plush Toys
Distribution:
VIC
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk of choking hazard to infants.
Product Defect:
Small parts may detach from the product.
Date of Recall:
7th March, 2016
Name of Product:
Wooden Bee Toy
Distribution:
QLD, VIC & WA
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk of choking hazard.
Product Defect:
The back wheel underneath the bee may detach.
Date of Recall:
3rd March, 2016
Name of Product:
Hair Dryer
Distribution:
National
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk of burn or electric shock.
Product Defect:
The flexible cord can fail at entry to the dryer resulting in arcing and exposing live parts.
Date of Recall:
2nd March, 2016
Name of Product:
Lawn Mower
Distribution:
National
Hazard:
If the defect occurs this will result in loss of steering control, posing a potential accident hazard.
Product Defect:
The steering shaft of affected units may have reduced torsional strength due to machining issues.
Recall Monitor
Australia: February to April 2016
Date of Recall:
19th February, 2016
Name of Product:
Indoor Water Feature
Distribution:
National
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk of electric shock.
Product Defect:
The body of the transformer may be cracked, exposing live parts.
Date of Recall:
18th February, 2016
Name of Product:
Children’s Sunhat
Distribution:
National
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk of choking hazard.
Product Defect:
The toggle may break.
Date of Recall:
9th February, 2016
Name of Product:
Ceiling Lamp
Distribution:
ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC & WA
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk of an impact or laceration hazard.
Product Defect:
There is potential for the ceiling glass lamp shades falling.
Date of Recall:
9th February, 2016
Name of Product:
Crab Steamer Bucket
Distribution:
National
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk of fire/electric shock.
Product Defect:
A defect in the electric heating element. This product does not comply with the Australian standards
and is not approved.
Date of Recall:
5th February, 2016
Name of Product:
Vegetable Cutter
Distribution:
National
Hazard:
If the defect occurs there is a risk of laceration and ingestion hazard.
Product Defect:
The metal pin in the center of the food safety holder cap accessory can become dislodged.
Recall Monitor
Australia: February to April 2016
This information from www.recalls.gov.au is reproduced under licence from the
Australia Competition & Consumer Commission.
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