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• 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.
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  Modified: Wed, 15 May 2013
• 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.
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  Modified: Wed, 15 May 2013
• Wheat bag fire hazards
  As the cooler weather sets in, the ACCC is warning Australians about the dangers of using wheat bags as a source of warmth and has released tips to use them safely.
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  Modified: Wed, 15 May 2013
• 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.
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  Modified: Wed, 8 May 2013
• Winter safety
  Stay safe as you keep warm this winter - see our top six tips and video.
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  Modified: Tue, 7 May 2013
• Does the mandatory standard for basketball rings and backboards apply to toy basketball rings and backboards?
  No. The mandatory standard was introduced in response to deaths and serious injuries associated w...
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  Modified: Tue, 7 May 2013
• Hot water bottle compliance - Product safety bulletin
  This bulletin provides information about the laws you must follow if you sell hot water bottles in Australia. This bulletin is also available in Simplified Chinese. 中文信息 热水袋法规...

  Published: 19^th February 2013. Electronic: free.
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  Modified: Mon, 6 May 2013
• How to conduct a successful recall - Product safety bulletin
  A successful product safety recall has a clear message that reaches all affected people. This bulletin will give you some suggestions for how to conduct a recall successfully. This bulletin is als...

  Published: 19^th February 2013. Electronic: free.
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  Modified: Mon, 6 May 2013
• 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.
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  Modified: Tue, 7 May 2013