I thought it timely to provide a quick update on the changes coming in 2021 to Australian Consumer Law (“ACL”). First up, as it currently stands, the definition of ‘consumer’ under the ACL, which was set in 1986, captures any person who acquires goods or services for an amount not exceeding $40,000 (or where the goods were acquired for personal, domestic or household use). The […]
Product Recalls Australia – from 4th October – 6th October, 2020
From the ACCC: Emergo Asia Pacific Pty Ltd t/as Emergo Australia — Perfect Dry Lux ITW Australia Pty Ltd — Septone Orange Scrub 2.5L Cotton On Australia Pty Ltd — Typo Harry Potter ‘Lumos’ and Marvel ‘Avengers Assemble’ Projection Pens Biopak Pty Ltd — Biopak’sByoCup Reusable Coffee Cup Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd — Mercedes-Benz X Class MY2018-2019 Kawasaki Motors Pty Ltd — Kawasaki Ninja ZX636G […]
Product Recalls Australia – from 27th September – 2nd October, 2020
From the ACCC: Aero Healthcare — Aerowipe Cleansing Wipes Supplied in Various First Aid Kits Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty Ltd — Honda SXS1000 (MY2016-2020) and SXS700 (MY2017-2020) Off-Road Side-By-Side Vehicles – 2, 3, 4, and 5 Seater Variants LPR Bikes Australia Pty Ltd — LPR12 Electric Bike Version 1 and LPR16 Electric Bike