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Risks and injuries from the product
Fire footbags are balls manufactured from fire resistant material. They are doused in flammable liquid and ignited.
Fire footbags have the potential to start fires. They can also cause serious burns to users and people standing nearby.
They are intended to be used only by professional entertainers for amusement by throwing or kicking.
Products the ban applies to
There is a permanent ban on fire footbags and similar goods for general use.
View the full details of this ban at Consumer Protection Notice No. 4 of 2010.
Products the ban does not apply to
The ban doesn’t apply where these goods are supplied for use:
- by professional entertainers or for theatrical use, and
- where the purchaser can demonstrate such qualifications or intended use.
Penalties for supplying banned products
Supplying a banned product can result in the ACCC taking action. This may result in a:
- fine
- court enforceable undertaking
- disqualification from being a company director
- court action with penalties
- product recall.