PRA number
2011/12757
Published date
Product description
Red rubber hot water bottle (2 litres).
Reasons the product is recalled
The 2L hot water bottle has been identified as not having the required thickness of rubber as specified in the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) Hot Water Bottles Regulation 2008.
In addition, the hot water bottles do not contain the mandatory warning and instruction label.
In addition, the hot water bottles do not contain the mandatory warning and instruction label.
The hazards to consumers
There is concern that this hot water bottle may leak, split or burst causing serious burns. In addition, due to incorrect labelling, consumers could misuse the product.
What consumers should do
Consumer should cease using this product immediately and return it to Elias Pharmacy for a full refund.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Elias Pharmacy.
Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
