4WD Recovery snatch straps

Official notice

16 Aug 2023

Last checked

16 Aug 2023

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns 4WD Recovery snatch straps. Risk of severe injury or death to users or bystanders if recovery straps are used incorrectly. Published 2023-08-16.

What to do now

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

Recall number

2382a758-1f9e-4b04-ab6c-f2e69d495743

Official notice

2023-08-16

The hazard

Risk of severe injury or death to users or bystanders if recovery straps are used incorrectly.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

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Affected products

Product 1

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

Risk / hazard

Risk of severe injury or death to users or bystanders if recovery straps are used incorrectly.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Car parts and accessories

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

2382a758-1f9e-4b04-ab6c-f2e69d495743

Classification

Car parts and accessories

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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