PRA number
2014/14490
Published date
What are the defects?
The dye used in the manufacture of this jean may have contained hazardous azo-colourants.
What are the hazards?
Expert authorities classify these azo-colourants as carcinogens and recommend exposure to the dye should be minimised. While this dye stuff is not banned for textiles use in Australia, in the interests of customer safety Harris Scarfe Australia Pty Ltd is recalling this style of jean.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should cease wearing the jeans and return them to any Harris Scarfe store for a full credit.
Supplier
Harris Scarfe Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Harris Scarfe Australia Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Australian Capital Territory
Dates available for sale
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Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
