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COPYRIGHT 2003 Australian Consumers' Association
Nowadays there are so many product recalls we may not be able to print all of them in CHOICE. For comprehensive recall information go to the Federal Treasury website: www.recalls.gov.au. If you don't have web access, call the Consumer Safety Unit on (02) 6263 2747.
Companies often rent 1800 numbers for a couple of months after a recall is announced. If the number given is no longer operating, phone the manufacturer or retailer direct.
THE PRODUCT: Only $2 has recalled the Super Gun Projectile Toy, a multicoloured 20 cm long handheld toy, with three multicoloured hard aeroplane-shaped darts with cardboard wings. It was sold in Only $2 stores between October and November 2002 in NSW and Tasmania.
The problem: The product doesn't meet the Australian toy standard as the darts pose an eye hazard to young children.
What to do: Don't use it. Store carefully before returning it to the place of purchase for a refund.
THE PRODUCT: LookSharp Concepts has recalled Super Power Trucks, barcode 9316292090638, available in four assorted styles and sold through discount stores from September 2002.
The problem: The product doesn't meet the Australian toy standard due to the presence...
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