'Risk of serious injury': Urgent recall for popular Ikea item
A number of Ikea products have been recalled over fears they could break and injure people.
The ACCC consumer watchdog issued a recall on Monday of Ikea plates, bowls and mugs.
The recall is for the Talkira and Heroisk ranges.
“The product may break during use,” the ACCC said.
“If the product breaks when it is filled with hot liquid, this can increase the risk of burns, scalding or serious injury.
Recalled Ikea mugs, bowls and plates
Talkira deep plate light green 4 pack
Talkira bowl light red 4 pack
Talkira mug light red 4 pack
Talkida side plate dark blue 4 pack
Heroisk side plate blue/light red 2 pack
Heroisk plate with 3 compartment light red/green 2 pack
Heroisk mug light red/yellow 2 pack
Heroisk bowl green/yellow
Anyone who purchased these products can return them to Ikea for a full refund or exchange for a similar product.
A receipt is not required.
The products were sold in Ikea stores across Australia from August last year until May this year.
Weet-Bix giveaway recalled
A spoon given away as a promotional item from boxed of Weet-Bix has been recalled over fears it could break and pose a choking hazard.
The consumer watchdog has warned about the “Weet-Bix Little Kids Essentials Bowl Giveaway” promotion which involved entrants who purchased Weet-Bix Little Kids Essentials products.
Entrants were told to scan a QR code to go into an online draw for a Weet-Bix spoon and bowl.
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