Starplay Hippo Pool/Sandpit Toy Recall [Australia]

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Australia/Canberra: Toymate, a Vaucluse, Western Australia establishment, recalls certain Starplay Hippo Pool/Sandpit Toys from the Australian marketplace due to suspected failure to comply with the labelling requirements of Australia’s mandatory standard ‘Consumer Goods (Portable Swimming Pools) Safety Standard 2013’. Specifically, the appropriate warning labels do not appear on the product and pose consequential risks of child submersion, choking and/or drowning, all serious safety hazards requiring immediate medical intervention.

ACCC: http://ht.ly/vTS530rwq4Z

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/toymate-starplay-hippo-pool-sandpit

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Children’s Toys are subject to this recall:

Sunnylife Inflatable Pool Noodle Recall [Australia]

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Australia/Canberra: Catch.com.au Pty Ltd, a Bentleigh East, Victoria establishment, recalls certain batch/lots of Sunnylife branded Unicorn and Crocodile Inflatable Pool Noodles from the Australian marketplace due to suspected failure do not comply with the requirements of Australia’s mandatory standard ‘Consumer Goods (Aquatic Toys) Safety Standard 2020’. Specifically, the appropriate warning labels do not appear on the product.

As a result of this reported defect, the Pool Noodles pose consequential risks of sudden and unexpected swimmer submersion, choking and/or drowning, all serious safety hazards requiring immediate medical intervention.

ACCC: http://ht.ly/dwTK30rsgTr

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/catchcomau-pty-ltd-sunnylife-unicorn-and-crocodile-inflatable-noodles

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Inflatable Pool Noodles are subject to this recall:

WA Pool Warehouse Pool Noodle Recall [Australia]

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Australia/Canberra: WA Pool Warehouse, a Balcatta, Western Australia establishment, recalls certain batch/lots of Pool Noodle Swimming Assistive products due to suspected failure to comply with marking requirements of Australia’s mandatory standard ‘Trade Practices Act 1974 – Consumer Protection Notice No.2 of 2009 – Consumer Product Safety Standard: Flotation Toys and Aquatic Toys’ because the required safety warning does not appear on the flotation product and consequential risk of drowning if the assistive product is not used as intended, all serious safety hazards.

ACCC: http://ht.ly/NTMX30pxv3O

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/wa-pool-warehouse-pool-noodle

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Pool Noodle products are subject to this recall:

Nabaiji Noodle Fun Pool Noodle Recall [Australia]

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Australia/Canberra: Decathlon Pty Ltd, a Tempe, New South Wales establishment, recalls certain batch/lots of Nabaiji branded Noodle Fun Pool Noodles due to suspected failure to comply with marking requirements of Australia’s mandatory standard ‘Trade Practices Act 1974 – Consumer Protection Notice No.2 of 2009 – Consumer Product Safety Standard: Flotation Toys and Aquatic Toys’ because the required safety warning does not appear on the flotation product and consequential risk of drowning if the assistive product is not used as intended, all serious safety hazards.

ACCC: http://ht.ly/U6V030pgU8H

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/decathlon-pty-ltd-nabaiji-noodle-fun-pool-noodle-blue-yellow-pink-and-green

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Pool Noodles are subject to this recall:

Lumber Liquidators branded 5-Gallon Bucket Recall [US]

US/Washington: Lumber Liquidators Services LLC, a Toano, Virginia, establishment, recalls an estimated 22,700 LL+ branded 5-Gallon Buckets due to suspected mislabeling and consequential risk of child drowning, all serious health hazards.

CPSC: http://ht.ly/aQaC30mPqPW

Direct link: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Lumber-Liquidators-Recalls-5-Gallon-Buckets-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard-Recall-Alert

Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports this recall involves certain 5-gallon Yellow Plastic Mixing Buckets with “LL Pro+” printed on the one side of the Bucket and “Lumber Liquidators” on the other and sold with a SKU of 10043866.

Oceanic & Hollis Diving Regulator Recall [US & Canada]

US/Washington & Canada/Ottawa: Huish Outdoors LLC, doing business as Oceanic and Hollis, a Salt Lake City, Utah establishment recalls an estimated 4,800 of Oceanic and Hollis Scuba Diving Regulators due to suspected airflow restriction below certain pressures and consequential risk of drowning and death, all serious health and safety hazards.

CPSC: http://ht.ly/N2Lh30kMkEM; HCSC: http://ht.ly/zZV730kMkqz

Direct US link: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Huish-Outdoors-Recalls-Scuba-Diving-Regulators-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard

Direct Canada link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/67060r-eng.php

Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports this recall involves certain Oceanic and Hollis Air Regulators for Scuba Diving. The metal Air Regulators attach to the scuba tank valve and controls the pressure of the air that a diver breathes while under water.

Clark Rubber Be Safe Pool Fence Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: Clark Rubber Franchising Pty Ltd, an Australian establishment, recalls certain batch/lots of Be Safe branded Portable Pool Fence due to suspected failure to comply with the Queensland Development Code Mandatory Part 3.4 and Australian Standard AS1926.2007 and consequential risk of unauthorised pool entry and possible drowning.

ACCC: http://ht.ly/X7wJ30k7ayj

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/clark-rubber-franchising-pty-ltd-be-safe-portable-pool-fence

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Portable Pool Fencing products are subject to this recall:

Crane Sports Inflatable Pool Toy Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: Aspiria Australia Pty Ltd. recalls certain batch/lots of Crane Sports Inflatable Pegasus and Flamingo Pool Toys due to suspected failure to have product labelling in accordance with the Consumer Protection Notice No. 2 of 2009 ‘Consumer Product Safety Standard for Flotation Toys and Aquatic Toys’ and serious safety hazard. ACCC: http://ht.ly/mPs730gWbZK

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/aspiria-australia-pty-ltd-crane-sports-inflatable-pegasus-and-flamingo

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Inflatable Pool Toys are subject to this recall:

eBay Trader Tube Ring Inflatable Toy Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: eBay Trader, livingspace888 recalls certain batch/lots of Baby Infant Swimming Pool Kids Neck Aid Trainer Float Tube Ring Inflatable Toys due to suspected failure to comply with Australia’s Consumer Protection Notice Number 3 of 2009 – Consumer Product Safety Standard: Swimming Aids and Flotation Aids for Water Familiarisation and Swimming Tuition for quality, labelling or user instruction requirements and consequential risk of drowning. ACCC: http://ht.ly/NPYM30e3Xwy

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/ebay-trader-livingspace888-baby-infant-swimming-pool-kids-neck-aid-trainer-float-tube-ring-inflatable-toy

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Child Floatation Devices are subject to this recall:

eBay Trader Baby Neck Float Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: eBay Trader, xianan121280 recalls certain batch/lots of Baby Neck Floatation Devices due to suspected failure to comply with Australia’s Consumer Protection Notice Number 3 of 2009 – Consumer Product Safety Standard: Swimming Aids and Flotation Aids for Water Familiarisation and Swimming Tuition for quality, labelling or user instruction requirements and consequential risk of drowning. ACCC: http://ht.ly/Ay7K30dNCo1.

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/ebay-trader-xianan121280-baby-neck-float

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Child Floatation Devices are subject to this recall:

Wens Bros Children’s Toy Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: Wens Bros Trading Pty Ltd recalls certain batch/lots of Childrens’ Toys due to component detachment, magnet release and consequential risk of choking, ingestion and GI tract laceration damage, a serious health hazard. ACCC: http://ht.ly/4feZ30cNlFs

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/wens-bros-trading-pty-ltd-assorted-childrens-toys

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Assorted Flotation Rings are subject to this recall (in alphabetical order):

Wens Bros Child Flotation Ring Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: Wens Bros Trading Pty Ltd recalls certain batch/lots of Childrens’ Assorted Flotation Rings due to suspected failure to affix warning labels to the product in accordance with Australia’s Consumer Protection Notice No. 2 of 2009 and consequential risk of injury and/or drowning, both serious health and safety hazards. ACCC: http://ht.ly/2H4K30cxBsP

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/wens-bros-trading-pty-ltd-assorted-flotation-rings

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Assorted Flotation Rings are subject to this recall (in alphabetical order):

Babies ‘R’ Us Plastic Bath Support Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: Summer Infant, Inc. recalls certain batch/lots of Babies “R” Us branded Moulded Plastic Bath Supports due to suspected failure to comply with printed warnings as required by Australia’s mandatory standard Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) (Baby Bath Aids) Regulations 2005 and consequential child drowning hazard. ACCC: http://ht.ly/fUBL30aMKQf

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/summer-infant-inc-babies-r-us-moulded-plastic-bath-support

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Baby Bathing Aids are subject to this recall:

Oceana Inflatable Swim Ring Recall [Australia]

Australia/Canberra: Oceana International Pty Ltd. recalls certain batch/lots of Inflatable Swim Rings due to suspected failure to comply with Australia’s mandatory standard Consumer Protection Notice Number 2 of 2009 Consumer Product Safety Standard for Flotation Toys and Aquatic Toys and consequential drowning hazard. ACCC: http://ht.ly/fN7D30auSPA

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/oceana-international-pty-ltd-a132005-swim-ring

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Inflatable Swim Rings are subject to this recall:

US CPSC Approves New Safety Standard for Infant Bath Tubs

US/Washington: US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) approves new federal standard intended to improve the safety of Infant Bath Tubs and prevent drownings.

The new federal safety standard incorporates the most recent voluntary standard developed by ASTM International (ASTM F2670-17 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Tubs). This mandatory standard contains several requirements for Infant Bath Tubs, including the following:

• Latching and locking mechanism requirements
• Static load testing
• Drowning and fall warnings, markings, and instructions

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