Product description

The product is a plastic torch (supplied without batteries) with five different lens caps to create different patterns on the wall or floor when the torch is alight. It was distributed respectively from:

* 18 May 2006 to 19 June 2009 in all Coles, BiLo, Kmart, Big W and Spotlight stores;
* 12 June 2007 to 19 June 2009 in all Woolworths and Safeway Stores.

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Reason the product is recalled

There is a possibility that when turned on the torch may emit increasing temperatures, heating the plastic to a point which could result in a user being burned or increasing the risk of fire.

The hazards to consumers

Fire/burns

What consumers should do

Remove these products from children immediately and return to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

McPherson's Consumer Products

Identifying product features

Kids r Cool Adventure Torch Barcode 9312601309804 Simply Kids Adventure Torch Barcode 9312601626277

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Kids r Cool Adventure Torch Barcode 9312601309804
Simply Kids Adventure Torch Barcode 9312601626277

Where the product was sold

Nationally

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Responsible regulators

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

Quote PRA number 2009/10919 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.