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Media releases from the last 3 months

ACCC testing reveals unsafe motorcycle helmets
Date: 17^th May 2013
Over 1,000 potentially dangerous motorcycle helmets have been recalled after testing by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission found they were unsafe and did not meet the Australian/New Zealand Standard.
SA: Warning over dangerous scuba diving vest
Date: 15^th May 2013
SA Minister for Business Services and Consumers John Rau has issued a formal safety warning over a scuba diving buoyancy vest.
NSW: Warning on recalls
Date: 10^th May 2013
NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe is warning consumers about two recent recalls that have been associated with fatalities and severe injuries.
SA: Avert therapeutic wheat bag fire risk
Date: 9^th May 2013
The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) and Consumer and Business Services (CBS) have joined forces to remind about the dangers of overheating or misusing therapeutic wheat bags.
ACCC’s tips to keep you safe this winter
Date: 8^th May 2013
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued simple tips to ensure consumers stay safe when warming up this winter.
NSW: Electrical safety recall of Samsung top loading washing machines
Date: 30^th April 2013
Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd is recalling six models of top loading washing machines due to a risk of fire.
Qld: Dangers of using baby bean bags as bedding
Date: 22^nd April 2013
The rising popularity of baby bean bags has prompted the Office of Fair Trading to issue a warning about the potential risks associated with these products.
Vic: King Sky Group Pty Ltd and Ji Dong Miao - Enforceable undertaking
Date: 18^th April 2013
A Moorabbin importer and its company secretary have admitted supplying toys that contravene mandatory safety standards.
ACCC releases free online education program for small businesses
Date: 10^th April 2013
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released a free online education program for small businesses to help them learn about their rights and obligations under Australian competition and consumer laws.
QLD: Consumer product-related injuries in Queensland children
Date: 10^th April 2013
Bunk beds and baby change tables top the list for commonplace household products that contain hidden dangers which may cause serious injury and sometimes death when used unsupervised or not correctly.
QLD: Brisbane importer fined $75 000 for unsafe toys and cosmetics
Date: 8^th April 2013
A Brisbane imports company and its director have been fined a total of $75 000 in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court (2 April 2013) for stocking unsafe toys and cosmetics.
NSW: Warning on Baby Slings and Other Baby Products
Date: 7^th April 2013
NSW Fair Trading is reminding parents and all people of the risk to babies from certain consumer products, including: slings; baby walkers and bouncinettes; baby bath seats; car restraints; cots; high chairs; nursery furniture; portable cots and playpens; and, strollers and prams.
SA: CBS Inspection Results in National Recalls of Baby Products
Date: 4^th April 2013
Inspections by South Australia's consumer watchdog on baby goods retailers has resulted in the nationwide recall of hundreds of dodgy items that could have harmed babies.
VIC: Mayman Pty Ltd and Suling Ye - Enforceable undertaking
Date: 3^rd April 2013
Motorbike and power tool importer Mayman Pty Ltd and its sole director, Ms Suling Ye, have acknowledged contravening the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) by offering, supplying or possessing or having under its control miniature motorbikes which contravened the permanent ban order on such goods.
VIC: Mini motorbikes off the road
Date: 1^st April 2013
More than 100 banned miniature motorbikes have been seized from a Thomastown importer. From the Minister for Consumer Affairs
VIC: Dangerous products spark national recalls
Date: 31^st March 2013
Two dangerous products have been voluntarily recalled after more than 10,000 items were seized from shelves by Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors. From the Minister for Consumer Affairs
ACCC warns of dangerous quad bike practices
Date: 28^th March 2013
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging quad bike users to ride safely this Easter weekend after new research found unsafe riding practices are common.
QLD: Tips for snatch strap safety this Easter break
Date: 28^th March 2013
Four-wheel drive enthusiasts planning to make the most of the Easter break are reminded to be safe when using vehicle recovery straps.
ACCC jumps on unsafe trampoline practices
Date: 21^st March 2013
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning parents and carers about safe trampoline use after a recent survey showed that injuries are common.
CPSC and ACCC warn of poison dangers with liquid laundry packets
Date: 21^st March 2013
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the ACCC are urging parents to take immediate action to ensure their family is not exposed to the hazards posed by liquid laundry packets or capsules.
NSW: Fair Trading Checks Safeguard Show Patrons
Date: 20^th March 2013
New South Wales Fair Trading has given a clean bill of health to this year’s Royal Easter showbags, after completing checks on 322 showbags supplied by seven exhibitors.

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