PRA number
2007/9476
Published date
Product description
The Door Stopper product is a small decorative furnishing item designed to hold open internal household doors and is made of fabric, with a decorative tassel at the top. It is pyramidal in shape, with a base measurement of approximately 17cm and a height of approximately 17cm. It contains an inner mesh bag which is filled with a mixture of pot purri fragrance and polystyrene beads. The mesh bag is tied closed with twine. The Draught Stopper product is a decorative furnishing item, designed to be laid across the floor behind a closed door to prevent draughts and is made of fabric, and has the appearance of a 'snake' or 'sausage'. The products were supplied to stores including Freedom Furniture, Kmart, Target, Spotlight, Lincraft, Bunnings and Howards Storage World between June 2006 and August 2007.
What are the defects?
The Door Stopper and Draught Stopper products do not have a warning label affixed, and do not have a child-resistant fastener (zipper).
What are the hazards?
Inhalation.
What should consumers do?
Return the Door Stopper or Draught Stopper product to your nearest stockist for replacement with one that has the required zipper and warning label. There will be no charge for this exchange.
Supplier
Aura Australia Enterprises Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
