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Product description
Oliveri-branded water filter monitor timer containing one button battery and supplied as a promotional item with the following Oliveri-branded water filter systems and replacement cartridge products:
1. Oliveri Inline Water Filtration System for Standard Water Use (Model No: FS5010)
2. Oliveri Inline Water Filtration System Replacement Cartridge for Standard Water Use (Model No: FR5910)
3. Oliveri 3 Way Water Filter System (Model: FS7005)
4. Oliveri Harshwater Inline Water Filter System (Model:FS5050)
5. Oliveri Gooseneck Tap Water Filter System (Model:FS7025)
6. Oliveri Squareneck Tap Water Filter System (Model:FS7075)
7. Oliveri Water Filter Replacement Cartridge (Model:FR5950)
8. Oliveri Water Filter Replacement Cartridge (Model:FR7905)
Reasons the product is recalled
The Oliveri branded timer does not comply with the mandatory safety standard for products containing button/coin batteries.
The battery compartment is not adequately secured and the button battery in the product may be easily accessible. The product has not been tested against the standard.
The hazards to consumers
If young children gain access to button batteries and ingest them, they are likely to suffer severe internal burn injuries, which can result in serious injury or death. Button batteries also pose a choking hazard to young children.
What consumers should do
Consumers should stop using the timer immediately and safely dispose of it.
After disposal, consumers should notify Water Filters Australia, so that the safe disposal of the product can be monitored.
For further information, please contact Water Filters Australia on 1300 785 355 or via email at sales@wfa.com.au or via the website at www.wfa.com.au/monitorrecall
Traders who sold this product
Plumbing, electrical, kitchen and bathroom and hardware suppliers and online.
Where the product was sold
Dates available for sale
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
