Product Recalls
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Buying furniture for a venue? Top tips to avoid the risk of litigation.
The Australasian Furnishing Association (AFA) continues to assist its Members manage litigious situations. The increase in claims is due to the lack of understanding from Buyers or Specifiers about the right, fit for purpose product and the maintenance regime required...
TubeCo Pty Ltd — D-Deka Bunk Bed
Product description Single metal bunk bed supplied with timber slats What are the defects? The product does not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard 'Trade Practices Act 1974 Consumer Protection Notice No. 1 of 2003 Consumer Product Safety...
Adairs Retail Group Pty Ltd — Panama Bedhead
Product description Panama Bedhead Identifying features Other identifying numbers Batch Numbers 184836 & 187168 What are the defects? The product contains high levels of Formaldehyde in the MDF component of the product. What are the hazards? Formaldehyde in the...
Adairs Retail Group Pty Ltd — Panama Bedside Table
Product description Panama Bedside Table Identifying features Other identifying numbers Batch Numbers 184836 & 187168 What are the defects? The product contains high levels of Formaldehyde in the MDF component of the product. What are the hazards? Formaldehyde...
Organature — Australian Made Hardwood Bunk Bed
Product description Australian Made Australian Hardwood Bunk Beds Single, King Single and Single over Double sizes What are the defects? The products do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard 'Trade Practices Act 1974 Consumer Protection Notice...
Fitting Furniture — Various Bunk Beds
Product description Bunk Bed Compact Mini Low Height - Innovative Design!Model BNKMIDCOM1 Bunk Bed Mid Height with Built In BookshelfModel BNKMIDBook1 Bunk Bed with Built In Bookshelf & Optional Trundle or DrawersModel BNKBook101 Cubby House Bunk Bed with Open...
Amart Furniture Pty Ltd — Hillside Loft Bunk Bed
Product description Loft bunk bed Single size What are the defects? The product does not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard 'Trade Practices Act 1974 Consumer Protection Notice No. 1 of 2003 Consumer Product Safety Standard: Bunk Beds'. The...
Australian Businesses responsible for imported product safety
As a result they can be held liable for any defect or other condition that renders the product unsafe and results in injury, death or damage.Generally, all businesses that manufacture or import products will have Public & Products Liability Insurance. However, the...
PRODUCT RECALLS ON THE RISE
Product recalls are on the rise as ever increasing consumer protection and new regulations come into play. It does not take much of a defect to fail to meet various legislation and Australian Standards. When a recall is declared by a government agency or a retailer,...
Bunks and Bean Bags top the list of failures
A further nine furniture product safety recalls were reported to the ACCC this month, with Bunk Beds and Bean Bags heading the list and eBay being amongst the sellers under scrutiny. Retailers have been warned to meet their obligations. Concerns are increasing over...