We all want the best for our loved ones. That's why we here at the Seniors Discount Club want to ensure that our members keep up to date with any safety warnings and product recalls that happen, especially ones that could pose a real threat to your family's safety.

If you've bought Bondi Sands' sunscreen spray or Dusk's electric oil burners, you might want to give this article a read.

Sunscreen is a staple in Australia—with good reason. But a recent warning from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) about a popular sunscreen spray is an important reminder to follow instructions carefully.

The TGA issued a Product Defect Correction for Bondi Sands' Everyday Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ spray, which incorrectly stated that the aerosol product could be sprayed directly onto the face.

TGA issued a correction for Bondi Sands’ Everyday Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ spray. Credit: Therapeutic Goods Administration - TGA/Facebook

The regulatory body warned that spraying sunscreen too close to your face can cause issues like inhalation of particles, coughing, and irritation of the nose, mouth and throat.

Bondi Sands' lightweight, non-greasy formula has made it a popular choice, especially for facial applications on the go. But the TGA's guidance is an important reminder to take care around sprays near the delicate facial area.

'If you spray the sunscreen mist directly onto your face, this may cause accidental inhalation, local irritation of nose, mouth, and throat, as well as coughing and sneezing,' the TGA said.

The product’s directions for use have been updated due to this.

Customers may reach out to Bondi Sand’s customer service team at [email protected] for more details.

To learn more about TGA’s warning, please see their social media post here.

In similar news, a number of electrical oil burners by the candle and fragrance retailer Dusk Australia Pty Ltd are being recalled due to potentially deadly risks.

According to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Product Safety Australia, the three-hour timer switch mechanism on the oil burners is susceptible to popping out and exposing live electric parts, creating a lethal risk of serious injury or electric shock.

Product Safety Australia recalled Dusk Australia’s electrical oil burners due to fire and fatal shock risk. Credit: Product Safety Australia

Even worse, the defective product can lead to fires if heated too long, endangering property and person.

‘There is also a risk of burns and damage to property if the oil burner catches fire due to this switch defect,’ the recall notice said.

The affected products were sold nationally, internationally and online between January 20 and September 6.

But no matter the distributor, the ACCC's Product Safety site urges consumers to immediately stop using affected models and return them to Dusk for a full refund.

Distinguishing between the faulty and fitted models isn't difficult. Consumers can check the model number on their electric oil burner on the product itself or the barcode sticker on the packaging.

If you've purchased any of the following products, you should act now to secure your safety:

• Payton Natural Electric Oil Burner - 50208593
• Alannah Pink Electric Oil Burner - 50209385
• Alula Black Electric Oil Burner - 50208562
• Alula Pink Electric Oil Burner - 50208555
• Honeycomb Electric Oil Burner - 50213757
• Coraline Electric Oil Burner - 50213979
• Kaley Terrazzo Electric Oil Burner - 50214211
• Marissa Electric Oil Burner - 50214013
• Skylar Navy Electric Oil Burner - 50208579
• Leilani Electric Oil Burner Giftbox - 50201631

Any issues with the recalled wares should be brought to Dusk's attention immediately. They can be contacted by phone from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 1300 387 543 or via email at [email protected] or their website https://www.dusk.com.au/.

For more details, please read the recall notice here.

Key Takeaways

• The Therapeutic Goods Administration has corrected Bondi Sands Everyday Protection Face SPF 50+ Sunscreen Mist directions for use.
• The product's directions for use misstated that users could directly spray the product onto their face.
• The TGA has advised against spraying the aerosol product directly onto the face due to potential risks, including accidental inhalation and irritation of the nose, mouth and throat.
• Product Safety Australia issued a recall notice for Dusk Australia Pty Ltd’s electrical oil burners.
• The fault with the product’s timer switch mechanism can expose live electric parts, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electric shock, as well as a potential fire risk.
• Consumers are urged to stop using the affected products immediately and return them to dusk for a full refund.

Are you or anyone you know in possession of these products? Share your thoughts about this story in the comments below!

 

[Dennis]

How do these recalls keep happening, is it because most are overseas products with no safety officers to. check for faults as they leave production areas, seems cheap nasty plastic switches are one of the bigger problems, Partial blaim can be passed on to Australian factories who closed their factories to use cheap overseas labour, profits before safety.

 

[HukoKamb]

Sunscreen is definitely a must-have here in Australia, so hearing about Bondi Sands' sunscreen spray is particularly concerning. It's reassuring to know that organizations like the Therapeutic Goods Administration are keeping an eye out for potential hazards.If you've purchased any of these products, it's definitely worth taking the time to read up on the warnings and recalls. And hey, if you ever find yourself in a situation where you're unsure about a product's safety or if you've been affected by a faulty product, consulting with a product liability attorney Sugar Land could provide some valuable guidance and support.