Product description

The hot water bottles are either pink or deep blue/purple in colour and they have a batch code of "04" inside a segmented circle, embossed on the neck of the bottle. Sold in Coles after 1 April 2004.

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Reason the product is recalled

The hot water bottle has been manufactured from faulty material that may cause the bottle to split in the neck region, creating a potential scalding hazard.

The hazards to consumers

Scalding.

What consumers should do

Customers should return these hot water bottles to their nearest Coles for a refund. For further information call Coles Customer enquiries on 1800 061 562.

Details to help identify the product.

Supplier running the recall

Coles Myer Supermarkets

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

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

Quote PRA number 2004/7212 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.