An urgent recall of a popular pool product has been issued and sold in Woolworth’s supermarkets.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has added Bestway Aqua Bone Assorted Characters Pool Noodles to its recall list due to safety issues.
The product has been removed from the shelves as the pool noodle warning label is removable and does not meet mandatory labeling requirements for water toys.
The ACCC warns that this could be dangerous for consumers and lead to an increased risk of drowning.
“If the warning label is removed, users may not be aware of important safety information about the use of the product (for example, use only under supervision),” the ACCC said.
“There is potentially an increased risk of drowning if the product is not used as intended.”
The pool noodles were available for sale in Woolworths supermarkets nationally between October 1, 2021 and December 2, 2021.
Customers have been warned to stop using the recalled pool noodles.
“Consumers should stop using the product and contact Bestway Australia to receive a refund,” the ACCC said.
“As not all batches of this product are affected, consumers will be asked to provide a photograph of both sides of the product’s head to help identify whether their product is included in the recall.
“Consumers will be asked to dispose of or destroy affected products. “If the product has already been disposed of or destroyed, consumers are asked to notify Bestway Australia so that safe disposal of the products can be monitored.”
For more information on this recall, go here.
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