PRA number
2000/4215
Published date
Product description
Sold Through Woolworths Retail Outlets Between May 1999 & November 1999. Approx. 16 Cm Long. Has A Black Cord Attached. Logo "rubbersonca" On Casing. Colours Black, Red, Blue, Green And Yellow. Requires Two AA Batteries.
Reasons the product is recalled
There Can Be A Short Circuit When Alkaline Batteries Are Used In The Flashlight. This Could Lead To Overheating And Leakage Of A Caustic Substance Which Can Cause Burns.
The hazards to consumers
Injury
What consumers should do
Return To Address: Sonca Recall, Uld 78, Unit 7, 167 Prospect Highway, Seven Hills 2147, For A Full Refund. Any Queries To Recall Co-ordinator On Free Call 1800 000 927.
Supplier
Sonca Product Limited
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
