Product description
The affected gloves were manufactured in Pakistan.The gloves were sold at Australian bicycle retailers from April 2006 until September 2007.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
Certain PRO, Dura Ace and XTR cycling gloves manufactured in Pakistan contain traces of Benzidine.
The hazards to consumers
Illness
What consumers should do
If you have a pair of gloves affected by this recall, or if you are unsure, you should stop using the gloves immediately and either visit your bicycle dealer, or visit Shimano's website at http://www.shimano.com.au, in order to get details on how to obtain a replacement pair of gloves.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Shimano Australia Pty Ltd
Identifying product features
The label is located on the inside of the gloves. Gloves without any label are also affected.
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
The label is located on the inside of the gloves. Gloves without any label are also affected.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2008/9773 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.
