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Reasons the product is recalled
The brake pads with formula number M7260 contain asbestos.
There is a risk of exposure to asbestos fibres when removing or maintaining the brake pads.
The only affected formula number is M7260, any other formula number different to this, does not contain asbestos.
The hazards to consumers
Exposure to airborne asbestos fibres can cause asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
What consumers should do
Consumers should contact the workshop they purchased the brake pads from to arrange to remove and replace affected brake pads.
Consumers should not remove or perform any maintenance on these brake pads.
For more information, affected consumers can contact Steven Brake Pads by e-mail on StevenBrakePads@hotmail.com or by phone on 0403550679.
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Traders who sold this product
Various auto workshops. See trader list for more information.
List of traders who sold this product
Where the product was sold
Dates available for sale
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.