Product description
Empty fob shells, into which electronic circuitry and a battery can be placed, for use in opening car doors and boots remotely.
Please see attached list of affected model numbers.
Some remotes are also recalled because they don’t comply with the mandatory information standard for products containing button/coin batteries. If your remote is not listed on this recall, check PRA 2023/19827 and follow the instructions.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The product does not comply with the mandatory safety standard for products containing button/coin batteries. The button/coin battery compartment is not adequately secured and can be accessible to young children.
The hazards to consumers
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less.
What consumers should do
Stop using the product immediately, keep out of reach of children and dispose of it safely.
Contact Innovative Mechatronics Group or the retailer the product was purchased from for a full refund.
For more information, please contact 03 8792 6999 (Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm) or email sales@maparts.com.au
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Repco, Supercheap Auto, Bapcor, Veale Auto Parts, Wesfil, Autobarn, Auto 1
Identifying product features
Dates available for sale
Where the product was sold
Manufacturer country ID
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2023/19959 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.
