Product description
Stainless steel and plastic glass gate latches used in frameless pool fencing
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The products do not comply with Australian Standard AS1926.1 2012 Safety Barriers for Swimming Pools section 2.4.2.1 (b).
If the gate is open, turning the key in the striker component of the gate latch may cause the gate to remain locked in the open position.
If the gate is open, turning the key in the striker component of the gate latch may cause the gate to remain locked in the open position.
The hazards to consumers
If the glass gate remains unlocked, it will not prevent unsupervised access to the pool or spa area, posing a potential drowning risk.
What consumers should do
Consumers should contact Metforce on 08 9302 3686, email sales@metforce.com.au or visit http://www.metforce.com.au/ and a replacement will be sent immediately.
Consumers are to secure the pool gate until the replacement has been installed.
Consumers are to secure the pool gate until the replacement has been installed.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Dates available for sale
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Where the product was sold
Western Australia
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2018/16887 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.
