Product description
Helping hand tool, generally used in electronic and soldering projects. The product has flexible arms with alligator clips, extendable legs and a magnetic base.
Product code/SKU: 218178
The product contains 2 x LR44 button/cell batteries.
It does not contain 2 x 4LR44 batteries as described on the packaging.
See a list of details to help identify the product.
Reason the product is recalled
The product is unsafe as:
- The button/coin battery is not adequately secured and is accessible to young children.
- The button/coin battery is not in child proof packaging.
- The button/coin battery does not have correct warnings.
Products sold after 22 June 2022 do not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries.
The hazards to consumers
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow them or place them inside their body.
Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less.
Consumers may not be aware that the product contains a button battery.
What consumers should do
Stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
Return the product to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.
For more information or if you are unable to return the product, contact Tradepem Industrial Pty Ltd:
07 3193 1110 between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday
warranty@adventureoperations.com
Details to help identify the product.
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Bunnings
Alltrade Industrial, Tullaramrine VIC
Dubbo Tool Centre, Dubbo NSW
Hosemart, Wangara WA
Mocare, Woodville SA
Realport Traders, Wingfield SA
Robson Sales, Kelso NSW
Rushmore, Glendenning NSW
Repelec
Toolhub
Dates available for sale
Where the product was sold
Manufacturer country ID
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2024/20298 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.
