PRA number
2019/17314
Published date
Product description
Free promotional LED wristband
Wristbands were marked with "Stars" (green wristband) or "Alinta Energy" (orange wristband).
Between 8 000 and 10 000 Stars wristbands (green) and 6 500 Alinta (orange) wristbands were distributed.
Wristbands were distributed as follows:
MCG Melbourne
One Day International
Friday 18 January 2019
Bays N53 to N57 and Bays M53 to M57
Gabba Brisbane Test Day 1
Thursday 24 January 2019
Sections 31 to 37 Lower Bowl
Sections 71 to 75 Upper Bowl
Melbourne Stars Big Bash home matches
MCG on 1, 9, 14 and 27 January 2019
Ted Summerton Reserve (Moe) on 23 January 2019
Metricon Stadium on 5 January 2019
Perth Scorchers home match at the WACA Ground on 23 December 2016
Wristbands were marked with "Stars" (green wristband) or "Alinta Energy" (orange wristband).
Between 8 000 and 10 000 Stars wristbands (green) and 6 500 Alinta (orange) wristbands were distributed.
Wristbands were distributed as follows:
MCG Melbourne
One Day International
Friday 18 January 2019
Bays N53 to N57 and Bays M53 to M57
Gabba Brisbane Test Day 1
Thursday 24 January 2019
Sections 31 to 37 Lower Bowl
Sections 71 to 75 Upper Bowl
Melbourne Stars Big Bash home matches
MCG on 1, 9, 14 and 27 January 2019
Ted Summerton Reserve (Moe) on 23 January 2019
Metricon Stadium on 5 January 2019
Perth Scorchers home match at the WACA Ground on 23 December 2016
What are the defects?
The battery compartment of the wristband is not adequately secured and the button batteries in the product are easily accessible.
What are the hazards?
If young children gain access to the button batteries and ingest them, they may suffer internal burn injuries, which can result in serious illness and even death. In addition, the batteries may pose a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers who received a free promotional wristband should dispose of the wristband by wrapping the product in paper and disposing of in the household rubbish.
For further information, contact Cricket Australia by emailing public.enquiries@cricket.com.au
After disposal, consumers should notify Cricket Australia so that the safe disposal of the products can be monitored.
For further information, contact Cricket Australia by emailing public.enquiries@cricket.com.au
After disposal, consumers should notify Cricket Australia so that the safe disposal of the products can be monitored.
Supplier
Cricket Australia, Alinta Energy, Melbourne Stars & Perth Scorchers
Traders who sold this product
Free promotional product distributed at cricket matches as described above.
Where the product was sold
Queensland
Victoria
Western Australia
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
