Reason the product is recalled
The product does not comply with the labeling requirements of Consumer Protection Notice No. 2 of 2009 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Flotation Toys and Aquatic Toys because it is not marked with the required warnings. The regulation requires aquatic toys, such as pool noodles, to be permanently marked with the following warning in a contrasting colour: WARNING - AQUATIC TOY- USE ONLY UNDER SUPERVISION.
The hazards to consumers
If parents do not properly supervise children whilst they are using the product, there is an increased risk that drowning may occur.
What consumers should do
Immediately cease use of the pool noodle and return it to any ALDI Store for a full refund.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
ALDI Stores
Identifying product features
Item Code (PLU): 43814
Barcode (EAN): 26178448
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Item Code (PLU): 43814
Barcode (EAN): 26178448
Barcode (EAN): 26178448
Dates available for sale
-
Where the product was sold
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2013/13929 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.
Product questions
Speak to the Office of Fair Trading (NSW) - Gas Technical Regulators Committee (GTRC) if you have a question about the reason the product is recalled or the hazards to consumers.