Product description

Batch 98001. Two Sizes: 0-3 Years; 3-7 Years. Sold At Big W Stores In All States And Territories Except Tasmania From 10 August 1998 To 29 October 1998.

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Reason the product is recalled

Fails To Meet The Australian Standard As1900-1991. The Fault Lies At The Attachment Point Of One End Of Each Elastic Strap To The Float Fabric Where The Stitching Is Not The Required Lockstitch Type.

The hazards to consumers

Drowning

What consumers should do

Return The Swim Arm Bands To The Nearest Big W Store For A Full Cash Refund. For Any Further Information Call The Big W Customer Information Line On 1800 633 585.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Woolworths Ltd

Where the product was sold

Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria
Western Australia

Responsible regulators

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

Quote PRA number 1998/3714 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.