Product description

Rubber synthetic football (various sizes and colours). See attached PDF for images.

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

There is a possibility that a sewing needle may have been left inside the ball.

The hazards to consumers

The needle may protrude through the skin of the ball, posing a potential laceration or puncture hazard.

What consumers should do

Consumers with a 2011 or 2012 Auskick ball should contact Russell Corp to arrange for a replacement football via:

Email: recall@russellcorp.com.au
Phone: 03 9765 5956

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

Sold directly to the Australian Football League (AFL)

Identifying product features

2011 & 2012 Auskick balls

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

2011 & 2012 Auskick balls

Where the product was sold

Nationally

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Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2012/13317 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.