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Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd has paid penalties totalling $150,240 after the ACCC issued it with eight infringement notices for alleged breaches of the Australian Consumer Law by failing to comply with the mandatory button battery information standard. accc.gov.au/media-release/…

Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd has paid penalties totalling $150,240 after the ACCC issued it with eight infringement notices for alleged breaches of the Australian Consumer Law by failing to comply with the mandatory button battery information standard. accc.gov.au/media-release/…
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Searching online for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Save yourself and your mum frustration: āš ļøCheck our website for product recalls and bans šŸ”ŽTake a moment to know who you're buying from āŒIf you're unsure whether a product is safe, don’t buy it. productsafety.gov.au/consumers/know…

Searching online for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Save yourself and your mum frustration:
āš ļøCheck our website for product recalls and bans
šŸ”ŽTake a moment to know who you're buying from
āŒIf you're unsure whether a product is safe, don’t buy it. 
productsafety.gov.au/consumers/know…
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If you own a Spotlight Kids' White Rabbit Hoodie for 6-8 years, stop use immediately: they have been recalled. The product does not have the required fire hazard label. There is a risk of serious burn injuries if exposed to a heat or flame source. productsafety.gov.au/search-consume…

If you own a Spotlight Kids' White Rabbit Hoodie for 6-8 years, stop use immediately: they have been recalled. The product does not have the required fire hazard label. 
There is a risk of serious burn injuries if exposed to a heat or flame source. productsafety.gov.au/search-consume…
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Look for a warning label on children's nightwear before buying. Severe burns and deaths have resulted from children's nightwear catching fire. Even garments with a low fire danger can be flammable, so keep children away from open flames and heat sources. productsafety.gov.au/consumers/keep…

Look for a warning label on children's nightwear before buying. Severe burns and deaths have resulted from children's nightwear catching fire. Even garments with a low fire danger can be flammable, so keep children away from open flames and heat sources. productsafety.gov.au/consumers/keep…
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If you own a white Cherub Baby Anywhere Warmer Pro, stop use immediately: they have been recalled. The bottle warmer may overheat whilst charging or in use. There is a risk of serious injury from burns or property damage. An incident has occurred. productsafety.gov.au/search-consume…

If you own a white Cherub Baby Anywhere Warmer Pro, stop use immediately: they have been recalled. 
The bottle warmer may overheat whilst charging or in use. There is a risk of serious injury from burns or property damage. An incident has occurred. productsafety.gov.au/search-consume…
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There are so many baby products available, it can feel overwhelming to know which are the safest products to buy and use for your baby. Our product guides have information that can help you navigate the options: productsafety.gov.au/consumers/keep…

There are so many baby products available, it can feel overwhelming to know which are the safest products to buy and use for your baby.

Our product guides have information that can help you navigate the options:
productsafety.gov.au/consumers/keep…
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If you own a Bugaboo Giraffe highchair, stop use immediately: they have been recalled. The screws connecting the legs to the frame can become loose and may detach. There is a risk of serious injury from falling. Incidents have occurred. productsafety.gov.au/search-consume…

If you own a Bugaboo Giraffe highchair, stop use immediately: they have been recalled.

The screws connecting the legs to the frame can become loose and may detach. There is a risk of serious injury from falling. Incidents have occurred.

productsafety.gov.au/search-consume…
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When you don't have a pouch to carry around your baby, you will need to rely on alternatives. Our guidance provides information on how to use baby products safely when on the move. productsafety.gov.au/consumers/keep…

When you don't have a pouch to carry around your baby, you will need to rely on alternatives.

Our guidance provides information on how to use baby products safely when on the move.

 productsafety.gov.au/consumers/keep…
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If you own a black or white SnapWireless PowerPack Slim (Gen 1), stop use immediately: they have been recalled. The power bank can overheat and catch fire. There is a risk of serious injury from burns or property damage. Incidents have occurred. productsafety.gov.au/search-consume…

If you own a black or white SnapWireless PowerPack Slim (Gen 1), stop use immediately: they have been recalled. 

The power bank can overheat and catch fire. There is a risk of serious injury from burns or property damage. Incidents have occurred. productsafety.gov.au/search-consume…
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Cold weather is approaching. Before you reach for your winter warmers, like heaters, hot water bottles and electric blankets, take a look at our tips to make sure you keep safe while staying toasty. productsafety.gov.au/about-us/produ…

Cold weather is approaching. Before you reach for your winter warmers, like heaters, hot water bottles and electric blankets, take a look at our tips to make sure you keep safe while staying toasty. productsafety.gov.au/about-us/produ…
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Serious injuries and deaths have occurred due to faulty Takata airbags. If you own a BMW E9x (3 series) vehicle (manufactured in 2010-2012), stop driving immediately. Check if your vehicle is recalled. productsafety.gov.au/search-consume…

Serious injuries and deaths have occurred due to faulty Takata airbags. If you own a BMW E9x (3 series) vehicle (manufactured in 2010-2012), stop driving immediately. Check if your vehicle is recalled. productsafety.gov.au/search-consume…
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Nothing can beat a heater in winter. But it's important to stay safe as well as warm. Always place heaters on a flat surface, out of reach of children and pets and at least one metre from anything flammable such as clothing, bedding and curtains. productsafety.gov.au/about-us/produ…

Nothing can beat a heater in winter. But it's important to stay safe as well as warm. 

Always place heaters on a flat surface, out of reach of children and pets and at least one metre from anything flammable such as clothing, bedding and curtains. productsafety.gov.au/about-us/produ…
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There is nothing better than coming home and getting into your favourite toasty warm PJs and dressing gown. But beware, these products can be highly flammable. Check the fire labels and keep a safe distance from open flames and heaters. productsafety.gov.au/about-us/produ…

There is nothing better than coming home and getting into your favourite toasty warm PJs and dressing gown. But beware, these products can be highly flammable. Check the fire labels and keep a safe distance from open flames and heaters. productsafety.gov.au/about-us/produ…
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If you own a black or white Baseus power bank 65W 30000 mAh (BS-30KP365), stop use immediately: they have been recalled. The power bank can overheat and catch fire. There is a risk of serious injury from burns or property damage. Incidents have occurred. productsafety.gov.au/search-consume…

If you own a black or white Baseus power bank 65W 30000 mAh (BS-30KP365), stop use immediately: they have been recalled. The power bank can overheat and catch fire. 

There is a risk of serious injury from burns or property damage. Incidents have occurred. productsafety.gov.au/search-consume…
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Before you use an electric blanket this winter: āš ļø Make sure the cords aren’t frayed āš ļø Never put heavy objects on top of the blanket while it’s on āš ļø Always turn it off before sleeping Keep safe this winter with our tips: productsafety.gov.au/about-us/produ…

Before you use an electric blanket this winter:
āš ļø Make sure the cords aren’t frayed
 āš ļø Never put heavy objects on top of the blanket while it’s on
 āš ļø Always turn it off before sleeping

Keep safe this winter with our tips: productsafety.gov.au/about-us/produ…
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June is National Burns Awareness month. Keep your hot water bottle happy (in June, and all year round!) by filling with hot water from the tap, not boiling water from the kettle, and use a fitted cover or wrap to avoid burns. More winter tips here: productsafety.gov.au/about-us/produ…

June is National Burns Awareness month. Keep your hot water bottle happy (in June, and all year round!) by filling with hot water from the tap, not boiling water from the kettle, and use a fitted cover or wrap to avoid burns. 

More winter tips here: productsafety.gov.au/about-us/produ…
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If you own a Crocs LED Jibbitz Charm, stop use immediately and keep out of reach of children: they have been recalled. They do not contain the required warning labels. Button batteries can cause serious injuries and death within 2 hours if ingested. productsafety.gov.au/search-consume…

If you own a Crocs LED Jibbitz Charm, stop use immediately and keep out of reach of children: they have been recalled.

They do not contain the required warning labels. Button batteries can cause serious injuries and death within 2 hours if ingested.

productsafety.gov.au/search-consume…