Mercedes-Benz failed to initiate a recall of some vehicles with faulty Takata...
The ACCC has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd (Mercedes-Benz), after Mercedes-Benz acknowledged it had failed to initiate a recall of certain C...
View ArticleSafety alert for recalled Mazda3 (MY2014-2016), Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5...
The ACCC is urging consumers to respond to Mazda Australia’s 9 October 2019 voluntary safety recall of Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 vehicles, as there is a serious safety issue which can result in...
View ArticleProduct safety priorities focus on button battery safety
Consumer household products with button batteries, including children’s toys, should have secure battery safety compartments, child resistant packaging and clear information and warning labels, under...
View ArticleCOVID-19: Supplying hand sanitiser
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has temporarily exempted a particular handrub (also known as hand sanitiser) from the usual regulatory requirements for therapeutic goods. This means it is...
View ArticleCOVID-19: Supplying face masks
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen an increase in demand of certain goods such as face masks. If you wish to supply face masks you need to consider whether you are supplying surgical or non-surgical face...
View ArticleCOVID-19: Supplying and installing bidet products
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has seen an increase in the purchase of plumbing products such as toilet seat bidet douches, handheld bidet sprays and trigger sprays, and other bidet type products...
View ArticleCOVID-19: Takata compulsory and NADI 5-AT recalls
At a time where many people are ceasing to use public transport in favour of private vehicles, drivers are reminded that it is essential to check whether your vehicle is subject to the Takata...
View ArticleCOVID-19: Product safety at home
With many Australians housebound and shopping online during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important you and your household avoid being exposed to unsafe products.
View ArticleCOVID-19: Supplying safe goods
With many businesses experiencing significant changes in the way they operate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that businesses stay informed and remain vigilant when it comes to product...
View ArticleMotorists urged to check for deadly Takata airbags during COVID-19
Nearly 200,000 vehicles fitted with potentially deadly airbags are still on the roads, and more than 8,000 of these are considered so dangerous they should not be driven at all, according to the latest...
View ArticleBanned small high powered magnets recalled following ACCC surveillance
The ACCC is concerned about reports of injuries, especially among children, relating to small high powered magnets. The ACCC recently conducted a surveillance program to inspect the presence of banned...
View ArticleWell winter safety tips
Winter is here and that means products like heaters, electric blankets, hot water bottles and heat packs are coming out of storage or being purchased. These products don’t just pose a safety risk if...
View ArticleNew safety standard for projectile toys
An updated mandatory safety standard for projectile toys has been issued today, designed to protect children from serious eye injuries or choking from toys like bow and arrow sets and toy guns.
View ArticleCOVID-19: Safer packaging and labelling guidance for hand sanitiser suppliers
The increase in demand for hand sanitiser during the COVID-19 pandemic has seen some businesses such as distilleries and breweries pivot to produce hand sanitiser products to cater for the demand.
View ArticleCOVID-19: Supplying hand sanitiser
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has temporarily exempted a particular handrub (also known as hand sanitiser) from the usual regulatory requirements for therapeutic goods.
View ArticleNew safety standard for aquatic toys
An updated mandatory safety standard for aquatic toys will help to better protect children using inflatable aquatic toys in and around water.
View ArticleAssistant Treasurer issues safety warning about dangerous Monster High Ghouls...
The Assistant Treasurer, Michael Sukkar, has issued a Safety Warning Notice warning consumers about the serious risk of injury or death involved in the use of the children’s nightwear item ‘Monster...
View ArticleOver 155,000 cars with deadly Takata airbags still on the roads
At least 155,000 vehicles containing potentially deadly Takata airbags are still on our roads and with less than six months before manufacturers are expected to complete their recall of these vehicles,...
View ArticleQuad bike fatalities have almost doubled in 2020 compared to last year
In the first six months of 2020, 14 people, including three children, have died in quad bike-related accidents in Australia, compared to eight in the whole of last year. Seven of this year’s fatalities...
View ArticleNew quad bike safety standard helps you check, compare and take care
136 people have sadly died from quad bike accidents between 2011 and 2019. This is why the Australian Government has introduced a mandatory safety standard for all new quad bikes sold in Australia.
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