Reason the product is recalled
The dyes and colourants used during the manufacturing of these jackets may contain hazardous azo dyes and colourants.
The hazards to consumers
Expert authorities classify these azo dyes and colourants as carcinogens and recommend minimal exposure. These dyes and colourants are not banned for textiles use in Australia.
What consumers should do
Customers should cease using the product and return it to the store it was purchased from or to Mossimo for a full refund of the purchase price.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Myer Pty Ltd, Hip Hop Kidz Stop, Paulene Maree, Sweet Thing Kids Wear, Urban Equipment, Trade Secret, Mossimo retail stores and online at mossimo.com.au
Identifying product features
3M45BV and 3M45ZG (Mossimo Boys Tyler jackets) 3M45AV and 3M45ZB (Mossimo Kids Joker jackets)
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
3M45BV and 3M45ZG (Mossimo Boys Tyler jackets) 3M45AV and 3M45ZB (Mossimo Kids Joker jackets)
Dates available for sale
-
Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria
Western Australia
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2014/14123 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.
