PRA number
2009/10542
Published date
Product description
Jarvis Marine Stretch Cord packaged in poly bag with a cardboard header card. 3 separate lengths: 45cm-code JM52272, 60cm-code JM52274 and 90cm-code JM52276. Elastic luggage straps available for purchase at some independent fishing tackle stores and Amart Allsports stores around Australia from October 2005 to December 2008.
Reasons the product is recalled
The product does not comply with the Trade Practices Act standard for elastic luggage straps. The luggage straps must bear a warning that is permanently attached to the strap: "WARNING. Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path. DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of wear or damage". The cords did not bear this warning label on the product. However there was a warning label affixed to the packaging.
The hazards to consumers
Death or injury.
What consumers should do
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact Jarvis Walker on (03)8787 6900 or via email at info@jarviswalker.com.au
Supplier
Jarvis Walker Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
