Product description
Codes: MBST4, MSTF4, 529SF and 582SR. The brushes were sold nationally from 13 September 2007 to August 2008
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Reason the product is recalled
The surface paint on the yellow and green handled brushes may contain higher than permissible levels of lead and chromium and, if ingested, may have adverse health effects.
The hazards to consumers
Lead poisoning
What consumers should do
If you have purchased the above brushes sold during this period, you are requested to immediately take the product away from children, stop using them and return them to the place of purchase. Micador Group will subsequently send you replacement stock that has been tested and passes Australian safety standards. For further information contact the Micador Group Customer Service Manager, Trevor McGary, on 1800 628 878 or 03 9590 0122 weekdays between 9am and 5pm EST.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Micador Group
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Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2008/10218 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.
