PRA number
2003/6400
Published date
Product description
Available at retail from February 2002 for approx. $19.95. The Max Steel Crossbow Commander is an action figure that comes with a crossbow as an accessory. The crossbow accessory consists of a purple and grey N-TEK Crossbow and a brown arrow.
Reasons the product is recalled
The crossbow accessory has failed safety tests for projectile toys, and fails to meet mandatory standards.
The hazards to consumers
Injury.
What consumers should do
Stop use of the crossbow immediately and store out of reach of children. Please contact the Max Steel Hotline toll free number 1800 674 753 between Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm for further information, or to receive advice on how to have the product returned.
Supplier
Mattel Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.