PRA number
2013/13543
Published date
Product description
PVC hot water bottle sold with an accompanying cotton cover
Reasons the product is recalled
There may be a small hole in the seam close to the neck of the water bottle. The hot water bottle does not comply with the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) (Hot Water Bottles) Regulations 2008.
The hazards to consumers
Hot water may leak from the hot water bottle, causing serious burns to the user.
What consumers should do
Consumers are asked to immediately stop using the hot wate bottle and return it to Peter Alexander for a full refund.
Traders who sold this product
Peter Alexander stores and online at peteralexander.com.au
Where the product was sold
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
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.