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Aurora Orange Handsmoke Distress Flare

Published: December 16, 2020Recall ID: e62e1791-e354-4c2d-9af4-cea8c12a5642Category: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Smoke may vent from both the top and the bottom of the product, instead of venting just from the top, causing the handle of the product to become hot.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: Smoke may vent from both the top and the bottom of the product, instead of venting just from the top, causing the handle of the product to become hot. Hazards: If the flare vents incorrectly and becomes hot, this may increase the risk of an injury. What to do: Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase where they may choose to have the product replaced free of charge or receive a full refund. For further information, please contact Wescom Signal and Rescue Australia by phone on 03 9650 1488 (Monday to Friday, 8.15am - 5pm) or via email at info@aurora-marine.com

Affected Products

Aurora Orange Handsmoke Distress Flare Distress signal for daytime use to indicate position and wind direction. Item number 9539320 Lots 060 and 061 These items are sold as singles and form part of an Inshore Distress Flare Kit and a WA Offshore Kit

Additional Source Details

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Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/aurora-orange-handsmoke-distress-flare
Pub DateWed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted imagehttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Aurora%20Orange%20Handsmoke%20Marine%20Distress%20Flare.jpg?itok=sXPNsK9D

Overview

  • Risk LevelBoat parts and accessories
  • DistributionAustralia
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