Product description

Red rubber hot water bottle (2 litres).

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

The 2L hot water bottle has been identified as not having the required thickness of rubber as specified in the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) Hot Water Bottles Regulation 2008.

In addition, the hot water bottles do not contain the mandatory warning and instruction label.

The hazards to consumers

There is concern that this hot water bottle may leak, split or burst causing serious burns. In addition, due to incorrect labelling, consumers could misuse the product.

What consumers should do

Consumer should cease using this product immediately and return it to Elias Pharmacy for a full refund.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

Elias Pharmacy.

Identifying product features

None

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

None

Where the product was sold

New South Wales

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2011/12757 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.