Product description

2 litre rubber hot water bottles. The hot water bottles can be identified by the year stamped 08 and 09 year located on the reverse side of the bottle neck. The hot water bottles were offered for sale at Franklins stores throughout NSW from March 2008 through to September 2009.

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Reason the product is recalled

The hot water bottles have been identified as having insufficient seam strength, not being the required thickness and the filling aperture (opening) not being the required size.

The hazards to consumers

There is concern that these hot water bottles may leak, split or burst causing serious burns

What consumers should do

Consumers should immediately stop using these products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Further information is available from Smart Brands Pty Ltd on telephone number 02 9386 9488 during normal working hours.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Smart Brands Pty Ltd

Who sold the product

Franklins

Identifying product features

Barcode number 9334761060128

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Barcode number 9334761060128

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

New South Wales

Responsible regulators

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

Quote PRA number 2009/11098 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.