Keyed striker component of SafeTech Top Pull Latch, SafeTech TriLatch, G8Safe Top Pull Latch & G8Safe TriLatch

Official notice

29 Mar 2018

Last checked

29 Mar 2018

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Keyed striker component of SafeTech Top Pull Latch, SafeTech TriLatch, G8Safe Top Pull Latch & G8Safe TriLatch. If the gate latch remains locked in the open position, it will not prevent unsupervised access to the pool area, posing a potential drowning risk. Published 2018-03-29.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately disable the key lock mechanism by removing the key from the striker or filling the key hole with a waterproof adhesive. Consumers should register their details by phoning 1300 034 096 or visiting http://www.safetechhardware.com.au. Consumers will be offered either a keyless striker or a replacement lockable striker for the latch. The replacement product will come with "How to Change Your Striker" instructions. These instructions will also be available via http://www.safetechhardware.com.au.

Recall number

60b4155a-2742-48c9-a92a-61092ceba589

Official notice

2018-03-29

The hazard

If the gate latch remains locked in the open position, it will not prevent unsupervised access to the pool area, posing a potential drowning risk.

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Affected products

Product 1

Key lockable striker component of the lockable pool gate latches SafeTech Top Pull Pool Gate Latch (Key Lockable) G8Safe Top Pull Pool Gate Latch (Key Lockable) SafeTech TriLatch (Key Lockable) G8Safe TriLatch (Key Lockable) These products are also available for purchase as part of the following kits: SafeTech Trade Packs (Key Lockable) G8Safe Megapack (Key Lockable)

Risk / hazard

If the gate latch remains locked in the open position, it will not prevent unsupervised access to the pool area, posing a potential drowning risk.

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

HOME

Classification

Swimming pools and spas (permanent)

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

60b4155a-2742-48c9-a92a-61092ceba589

Classification

Swimming pools and spas (permanent)

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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