Product description

Aurora Orange Handsmoke Distress Flare
Distress signal for daytime use to indicate position and wind direction.
Item number 9539320
Lots 060 and 061

These items are sold as singles and form part of an Inshore Distress Flare Kit and a WA Offshore Kit

See a list of details to help identify the product.

Reason the product is recalled

Smoke may vent from both the top and the bottom of the product, instead of venting just from the top, causing the handle of the product to become hot.

The hazards to consumers

If the flare vents incorrectly and becomes hot, this may increase the risk of an injury.

What consumers should do

Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase where they may choose to have the product replaced free of charge or receive a full refund.

For further information, please contact Wescom Signal and Rescue Australia by phone on 03 9650 1488 (Monday to Friday, 8.15am - 5pm) or via email at info@aurora-marine.com

Details to help identify the product.

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

Boat and marine retailers

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Lots 060 & Lot 061

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

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Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2020/18726 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.