NSW Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts said safety checks for the Royal Easter Show had cleared showbags, with all toys and novelty items complying with product safety laws.
The Federal Court in Melbourne has imposed penalties totalling $400,000 against Dimmeys Stores Pty Ltd for supplying children's dressing gowns which failed to comply with the mandatory consumer product safety standard for children's nightwear.
The Queensland Office of Fair Trading is warning consumers to steer clear of magnetic tongue studs following the near death of a teen in the United States.
New research into injury data found a total of 442 hospitalisations related to motorised mobility scooter fall injuries during the two years from July 2006 and June 2008.
New South Wales Fair Trading Deputy Commissioner Steve Griffin today announced the recall of toy trays attached to the Childcare Rock ‘n’ Roll Baby Walker (Item numbers 022532 – 217) and the Ocean Motion Baby Walker (Item numbers 022530 – 192).
With cycling events happening around the region in the coming weeks, Consumer Affairs Victoria is reminding riders to always take care when using their bikes and bike accessories.
The Queensland Office of Fair Trading has serious concerns about two models of Phil & Teds strollers based on their stability when fitted with an additional seat.
Cigarette lighters that look like children's toys and 'sky lanterns' are among the first 10 permanent product bans made under the new Australian Consumer Law, said Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, David Bradbury.
