Castrol Australia Pty Ltd — Castrol Red Rubber Grease 500gm

PRA No.
2016/15816
Date published
22 Dec 2016
Product description

This product is a grease formulated to be compatible with natural rubber components in a range of cars, light commercial vehicles and any other vehicle using rubber components, particularly brakes and clutch hydraulic mechanisms.

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Identifying features

Barcode number
9310084020063
SKU
3354820
Other
Batch number Q0536821G15

What are the defects?

The product may have been incorrectly filled with a grease that is not suitable for the natural rubber components of automotive braking systems.

What are the hazards?

The use of the incorrect grease could lead to deterioration of the natural rubber components found in brake and clutch systems. This could result in brake fluid leakage and possible malfunction of these systems.

What should consumers do?

Customers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

If a customer has a partially used tub of Red Rubber Grease with batch # Q0536821G15, they are advised to contact Castrol Technical Helpline on 1300 557 998 immediately.

Supplier
Castrol Australia Pty. Ltd.
Traders who sold this product

Automotive accessory outlets.

List of traders who sold this product
Trader List.xlsx
Dates available for sale
  • 16 July 2015 - 1 December 2016

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Product category
Tools and machinery