PRA number
2011/12698
Published date
Product description
Plush knitted hot water bottles - pink and grey
What are the defects?
The hot water bottles did not have the full mandatory warning or instructions marked on the product packaging as specified in the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) (Hot Water Bottles) Regulations 2008. Additionally, the warning message, “Do not use boiling water” was not permanently marked on the bottle.
What are the hazards?
Due to incorrect labelling and the lack of mandatory cautionary markings on the bottle, consumers could misuse the product and suffer serious burns as a result.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should cease using this product immediately and return it to the place of purchase to obtain a full refund.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Pharmacies and gift stores
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
-
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
