Reason the product is recalled
The products do not feature the mandatory warning labels as detailed in Consumer Protection Notice No.3 of 2009 - Consumer Product Safety Standard: Swimming Aids and Flotation Aids for Water Familiarisation and Swimming Tuition.
The hazards to consumers
Children who cannot swim could drown if their swimming or flotation aid fails or if they, or the adult supervising them, do not use the aid properly.
What consumers should do
Cease using the product immediately. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Dimmeys stores
Identifying product features
Barcode: 9000000393134
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Barcode: 9000000393134
Dates available for sale
-
Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2013/13645 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact Consumer Affairs Victoria 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.
