PRA number
2018/16983
Published date
What are the defects?
The product does not comply with the mandatory standard 'Trade Practices Act 1974. Consumer Protection Notice No. 6 of 2005 Consumer Product Safety Standard: Children's Household Cots'. The product is not compliant with the standard because of missing information on the cot base and in the instructions of the cot end assembly and has non-compliant gaps between the mattress base side rail and the vertical slats of the cot sides.
What are the hazards?
The gaps between the base side rail and vertical slats can create an entrapment hazard. Missing information in the instruction manual may lead to incorrect construction of the cot and create a risk of a fall, injuring the infant.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the cot immediately and contact VIKI Nursery on 03 9794 5609 or email nursery.viki@gmail.com for a replacement base.
Supplier
VIKI Nursery
Traders who sold this product
Ebay seller - http://www.ebaystores.com.au/vikinurserystore
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
