PRA number
2014/14254
Published date
Product description
The main body, a middle bag: 100% of polyester, filling: Fine particles beads (polystyrene, 0.5MM), a cover, side cloth: Stretch material part (100% of polyester), textile part (100-percent-cotton). Uses an improved knitted fabric that does not stretch easily.
Reasons the product is recalled
The zip on the product does not have a child-resistant slide fastener, and the product does not have the required warning label.
The hazards to consumers
In contravention of the mandatory safety standard for bean bags, the product is not fitted with a child-resistant slide fastener, or the required warning label and may therefore provide access to the beads, which pose a potential choking hazard to young children.
What consumers should do
Consumers should return the product to MUJI stores for a full refund. Consumers may return the products either by returning them directly to their nearest MUJI Store (at Emporium or Chadstone), or by contacting MUJI Retail (Australia) Pty Ltd to arrange the return/collection of the product.
Consumers can contact MUJI Retail (Australia) Pty Ltd:
• by email at: beads@muji-online.com.au;
• by telephone on 1800 101 655 (toll free using landline in Australia) Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm; or
• in person at their nearest MUJI store at Chadstone Shopping Centre or Emporium Melbourne.
Consumers can contact MUJI Retail (Australia) Pty Ltd:
• by email at: beads@muji-online.com.au;
• by telephone on 1800 101 655 (toll free using landline in Australia) Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm; or
• in person at their nearest MUJI store at Chadstone Shopping Centre or Emporium Melbourne.
Supplier
MUJI Retail (Australia) Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
MUJI Retail (Australia) Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Victoria
Dates available for sale
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Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
