PRA number
2008/10218
Published date
Product description
Codes: MBST4, MSTF4, 529SF and 582SR. The brushes were sold nationally from 13 September 2007 to August 2008
Reasons the product is recalled
The surface paint on the yellow and green handled brushes may contain higher than permissible levels of lead and chromium and, if ingested, may have adverse health effects.
The hazards to consumers
Lead poisoning
What consumers should do
If you have purchased the above brushes sold during this period, you are requested to immediately take the product away from children, stop using them and return them to the place of purchase. Micador Group will subsequently send you replacement stock that has been tested and passes Australian safety standards. For further information contact the Micador Group Customer Service Manager, Trevor McGary, on 1800 628 878 or 03 9590 0122 weekdays between 9am and 5pm EST.
Supplier
Micador Group
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
