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22 Mar 2024 Product description Internal and external tyre pressure monitor sensor. The internal sensor mounts within the tyre and wheel of a vehicle. The external sensor replaces the cap for the tyre valve. Both units record the tyre pressure within the tyre on the vehicle. The tyre pressure sensors contain a CR1632 button battery. Sold in in various kits: • 819103 - TPMS INTERNAL 5 SENSOR SYSTEM • 819103A - TPMS INTERNAL 5 SENSOR SYSTEM • 819104 - TPMS EXTERNAL 4 SENSOR SYSTEM • 819106  - TPMS INTERNAL 2 SENSOR SYSTEM • 819106A - TPMS INTERNAL 2 SENSOR SYSTEM • 819107 - TPMS EXTERNAL 2 SENSOR SYSTEM • 820002 - INTERNAL SENSOR SINGLE Reasons the product is recalled The product does not comply with the mandatory information standard for products containing button/coin batteries. The product does not include the required warning information. The hazards to consumers There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less. Consumers may not be aware the product contains button batteries. What consumers should do Consumers should keep the product out of reach of children. Consumers can contact Vision via email at: productrecall@visionautotech.co.th to get a copy of the warning information. Consumers can also register their details by contacting ARB through their website: www.arb.com.au/tpms-recall

23 Feb 2024 Product description White nylon snatch straps 9M x 60mm, 8,000 kg. Batch no: 6/2014 located on the label attached to the strap. Model: 91.905.15 located on the packaging of the product.   Product was sold separately and as part of a tool kit. Reasons the product is recalled The products do not comply with the mandatory standard for recovery straps for motor vehicles. The product does not include the required warning information on the straps, packaging and instructions for use. The hazards to consumers There is a risk of severe injury or death to users or bystanders if recovery straps are used incorrectly. What consumers should do Consumers should immediately stop using the product. Consumers can: return the product for a refund or keep the product and receive replacement warning label and instructions. Consumers should email Jimy Tools & Equipment at contactus@jimytools.com.au for a reply-paid label to return the product or to receive warning label and instructions. Include your full name, address, telephone number, number of affected straps and the batch number in the email. For more information, contact Jimy Tools & Equipment by phone on 08 8269 9700 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm ACTD, Monday to Friday).

2 Feb 2024 Product description OEX EFI Inline fuel filter Part number: OXFF62 Suited for: Ford Falcon, Fairmont, Fairlane, LTD (EB to FG) July 1991 to December 2014 Territory (SX, SY, SZ) May 2004 to October 2016 Isuzu Piazza JT221 January 1990 to December 1993 Lotus Elise and Elise Sport August 1995 to December 2001 MG TF, ZR, Zs, and MGF RD October 2001 to December 2009 Reasons the product is recalled The fuel filter’s thread is too long, creating a gap when fitted and allowing fuel to leak. The hazards to consumers There is a risk of a serious injury or death and/or property damage if fuel leaks in the presence of an ignition source and catches fire. What consumers should do Consumers should immediately return to their place of purchase or installation to have the fuel filter inspected. Consumers will be offered a free replacement of the fuel filter. Consumers who cannot return their vehicle to the place of purchase for inspection should contact GPC Asia Pacific. For more information, consumers can contact GPC Asia Pacific on 1300 301 072 or via email at recalls@gpcasiapac.com

27 Oct 2023 Product description Global branded ball joints for lower control arm supplied as replacement part for aftermarket steering and suspension. Suited for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 90/95 series sold between July 1996 – February 2003. Ball joints sold between 1 May 2022 – 8 September 2023. Reasons the product is recalled The supplied bolts used to secure the ball joint of the steering and suspension unit may shear or snap and cause the wheels collapse into the guard. The hazards to consumers There is a risk of accident, serious injury or death if the bolts shear or snap while the vehicle is used. The risk of incident is increased if the vehicle is used for off-road or 4WD driving. What consumers should do Consumers should stop using the vehicle for off-road or 4WD driving immediately. Consumers should take the vehicle to the place where the product was purchased or installed to arrange for an inspection. Consumers will be offered free replacement of the bolts or ball joint if the bolts are affected. If consumers cannot return their vehicle to the place of purchase or for more information, please contact GPC Asia Pacific on 1300 301 072 or email recalls@gpcasiapac.com

12 Oct 2023 Product description Electronic tyre pressure gauge Supplied as a part of: • Tyre Repair Kit - TR80-3809 • Recovery Kit - RK80-3801 Reasons the product is recalled The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries. The button/coin batteries are not adequately secured and can become accessible to young children. The product does not include the required warning information. The hazards to consumers Risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow them or place them inside their body. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less. Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries. What consumers should do Immediately stop using the electronic tyre pressure gauge and keep it out of reach of children. Return the product to its place of purchase to receive a refund or a replacement product. For more information, contact Dobinsons Spring and Suspension on 07 4927 7444, 7:30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, or via email admin@dobinsons.com

5 Oct 2023 Product description Remote control supplied with the electric retractable tonneau cover for Chevrolet Silverado MY2021-2022. Reasons the product is recalled The remote control does not comply with the mandatory information standard for products containing button/coin batteries. The product was supplied without the required warning information. The hazards to consumers Risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button batteries and swallow or insert them. Consumers may be unaware that the product contains a button battery. What consumers should do Owners of affected vehicles will be posted a revision to the owner's manual containing the required information and warnings for button batteries and a key tag containing the required information and warnings to attach to the remote control. For more information, consumers can contact GMSV Customer Care on 1800 004 678 or gmsvcare@gm.com.

16 Aug 2023 Product description Elasticised snatch straps used for recovery of bogged or immobilised 4WD vehicles. Recalled models include: LA400A7 - 6,000kg capacity LA400A10 - 10,000kg capacity LA400C6 - 11,000kg capacity, supplied as part of the 6-piece 4WD Recovery Kit Reasons the product is recalled The products may not comply with the mandatory standard for recovery straps for motor vehicles. Products included in this recall do not have the required warnings that are pictured above. These warnings are required to be permanently attached to the snatch strap. A sheet containing required instructions for use is also missing from the product. The hazards to consumers Risk of severe injury or death to users or bystanders if recovery straps are used incorrectly. What consumers should do Consumers should immediately stop using the products and check if they are missing the permanent warning label and instructions for use. If the snatch straps do not have the required warning label attached to the strap, you should contact Lion to arrange for assessment of the strap and relabelling or replacement if required. If the instruction for use sheet is missing, you should contact Lion for a copy of these instructions. For more information, consumers can contact Lion (Aust) Consolidated P/L by phone on 03 9761 6199 or via email at sales@lionaust.com.au

3 Aug 2023 Product description Digital tyre pressure gauge for tyres with Schrader valves. Reasons the product is recalled The product was sold without the warning information required for products containing button batteries. The hazards to consumers There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button batteries or insert them. Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries. What consumers should do Consumers should immediately stop using the Maxi Trac digital tyre gauge and keep it out of reach of children. Return to the place of purchase or contact GPC Asia Pacific at recalls@gpcasiapac.com or by phone on 1300 301 072 for a copy of the warning information.

27 Jul 2023 Product description The rear wheel carrier is a metal bracket fitted to the rear of 4WD vehicles to carry a spare wheel. See the part number list below for a list of all affected wheel carriers and the vehicles they are suited to.  Reasons the product is recalled Welds in the product may fail or break causing the arm of the bracket and wheel to bend away from the vehicle or detach from the vehicle completely.  The hazards to consumers Risk of serious injury to road users or bystanders if the wheel carrier bends or detaches while driving the vehicle.   There is an increased risk of an incident if the vehicle is being used in off-road activities due to repeated severe, sudden and jerking movements. What consumers should do Consumers should stop using the product to carry a wheel and contact Kaymar 4WD Accessories to arrange an inspection and replacement. Consumers can contact Kaymar 4WD Accessories by phone on 1300 583 973 or email recall@kaymar.com.au

21 Jul 2023 Product description Forged aluminium aftermarket suspension component fitted with rubber bushes and a steel ball joint, used in 4WD upgrades. Reasons the product is recalled Contaminants such as dirt and road grime may enter the ball joint housing through the rubber boot, causing premature wear and failure. The hazards to consumers There is a risk of serious injury or death if the control arm fails and causes a loss of steering, which could lead to the vehicle crashing. What consumers should do Consumers should immediately contact an Ironman 4x4 store or authorised reseller to arrange a free inspection and repair (ball joint replacement) or replacement of the control arm. For more information, call 1300 731 137 or email recall@ironman4x4.com.

12 Jul 2023 Product description These low profile car ramps are used to raise lowered cars with body kits, including where a jack may not be able to be used. The car ramps are sold as a pair.   Ramp measurements: Length: 685mm Width: 192mm Lift height: 65mm Weight of each ramp: 1.8kg Rated load capacity: 1000kg Reasons the product is recalled This product does not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard for portable ramps for vehicles. The ramps have not been provided with required instructions and required safety labels are not on the ramps The hazards to consumers Risk of serious injury or death if the ramps are used incorrectly which may cause the vehicle to move or fall.  What consumers should do Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Aeroflow Performance on 02 8825 1999 or sales@aeroflowperformance.com.au to receive new instructions for use and safety labels for the product. 

23 Jun 2023 Product description Replacement automotive remotes and shells for various vehicles 45 different remote types have been recalled. The photos on this notice are of only some of the affected remote types. Check the list of affected models to see if your one is recalled. Some models listed here are also recalled under PRA 2023/19959  because they don’t meet the mandatory safety standard for products containing button/coin batteries. Check recall PRA 2023/19959 to see if your product is affected. If so, stop use immediately, keep out of reach of children and follow the instructions on the recall notice to receive a remedy.   Reasons the product is recalled The product was sold without the warning information required for products containing button/coin batteries.  The hazards to consumers There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button batteries and ingest them. Consumers may be unaware that the product contains a button battery. What consumers should do Consumers should contact Mechatronics Auto Parts on sales@maparts.com.au or by phone on (03) 8792 6999 for a copy of the warning information.