PRA number
2009/10609
Published date
Product description
The USB flash drive is molded in the form of an animated character in the DreamWorks Animation film "Kung Fu Panda".
The promotional USB flash drives were distributed in many Asia-Pacific countries as competition prizes or a complimentary item with the purchase of an eligible HP product.
The promotional USB flash drives were distributed in many Asia-Pacific countries as competition prizes or a complimentary item with the purchase of an eligible HP product.
Reasons the product is recalled
While not a toy, the product may be accessed by children and could constitute a choking hazard.
The cap on the flash drive (corresponding to the panda's pants) falls within the measurements used by some regulatory agencies to define a choking hazard for small children.
The cap on the flash drive (corresponding to the panda's pants) falls within the measurements used by some regulatory agencies to define a choking hazard for small children.
The hazards to consumers
Choking.
What consumers should do
Hewlett-Packard Australia Pty Ltd will notify known recipients of the affected promotional USB flash drive via telephone or electronic mail.
Supplier
Hewlett-Packard Australia Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
