Product description
21 ‘SmarTrike’ trike models sold between May 2007 – July 2018 at Target Australia stores including Target Country and at www.target.com.au
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
These products have some of the features of a stroller, but are unsafe for use as a stroller as they do not have a parking brake, tether strap, or relevant warnings as required by the mandatory standard ‘Trade Practices Act 1974 Consumer Protection Notice No. 8 of 2007 – Consumer Product Safety Standard for Prams and Strollers.’
The hazards to consumers
When used as a stroller to transport children, the product may cause injury to a child if the product rolls in an uncontrolled manner or if the child falls out of the product.
What consumers should do
Consumers should not use the product as a stroller to transport children. Consumers who purchased the product from Target believing that it was a stroller or could be used as a stroller can return the product to a Target or Target Country store where a team member will provide you with a full refund. A receipt may be required to obtain a refund.
If you require further information, please contact our Customer Support Centre on 1300 753 567 or visit www.target.com.au/help/contact-us
Consumers who purchased SmarTrike trikes from retailers other than Target should contact their supplier for advice.
If you require further information, please contact our Customer Support Centre on 1300 753 567 or visit www.target.com.au/help/contact-us
Consumers who purchased SmarTrike trikes from retailers other than Target should contact their supplier for advice.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Target Australia stores including Target Country stores
Online at www.target.com.au
Online at www.target.com.au
Dates available for sale
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Where the product was sold
Nationally
Online
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2019/17366 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.
