Reason the product is recalled
The sunglasses do not meet the lens performance requirements of the mandatory Australian safety standard for sunglasses & fashion spectacles.
The hazards to consumers
Users may not be sufficiently protected from the sun's damaging UV rays. Prolonged, continual UV light exposure through non-compliant lenses can cause permanent eye damage.
What consumers should do
Customers should immediately cease using the product and contact their nearest Mitchells Adventure store for a full refund of the purchase price.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Mitchells Adventure
Identifying product features
Model no. KL 8816
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Model no. KL 8816
Dates available for sale
-
Where the product was sold
Northern Territory
South Australia
Victoria
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2013/13717 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
