Product description

Barbecue briquette chimney starter

See a list of details to help identify the product.

Reason the product is recalled

Recent research has revealed that the heat resistant strip located between the product handle and the main unit of the barbecue starter
chimney contains Chrysotile Asbestos (White Asbestos).

The hazards to consumers

Australian Char has been advised that the Chrysotile Asbestos in this case is contained and non-friable (i.e. when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverised or reduced to powder by hand pressure). The potential for airborne fibres during normal usage is minimal.

What consumers should do

Consumers are advised to cease using the product, secure the item in a leak proof plastic container, and dispose of it as asbestos waste at an approved asbestos disposal facility. Please contact your local EPA office for locations in your area or contact Australian Char for assistance.

Details to help identify the product.

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

Barbecues Galore and via www.heatbeads.com.au online store

Identifying product features

Product Code: HB152ST Purchased between 1 December 2008 and 30 September 2009

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Product Code: HB152ST
Purchased between 1 December 2008 and 30 September 2009

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

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

Quote PRA number 2010/11537 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.