D&D Technologies Pty Ltd - SureClose® READYFIT™ 180° Gate Hinge-Closer Kits Recall

A recall notice for SureClose® READYFIT™ 180° Gate Hinge-Closer Kits supplied by D&D Technologies Pty Ltd as the products may not comply with ‘Australian Standard AS1926.1 2012 Safety Barriers for Swimming Pools’ section 2.4.1.2.

The Gate Hinge-Closer Kits may not self close properly.

D&D Technologies Pty Ltd - SureClose® READYFIT™ 180° Gate Hinge-Closer Kits

PRA number

2021/19176

Published date

7 Oct 2021

Product description

SureClose® READYFIT™ 180° Gate Hinge-Closer Kits are used to provide closing assistance on self-closing gates weighing up to 80kg.

The product can be used on various gate types including swimming pool gates

Model Nos. 74108333T and 74108335T

Photograph of SureClose® READYFIT™ 180° Gate Hinge-Closer Kits

Photograph of SureClose® READYFIT™ 180° Kit - Packaging

Photograph of SureClose® READYFIT™ 180° Kit - Packaging Sticker (74108335T)

Photograph of SureClose® READYFIT™ 180° Kit - Packaging Sticker (74108333T)

Identifying features

Barcode number

736494011108 and 736494011115

What are the defects?

The products may not comply with ‘Australian Standard AS1926.1 2012 Safety Barriers for Swimming Pools’ section 2.4.1.2.

The Gate Hinge-Closer Kits may not self close properly.

What are the hazards?

If the gate hinge does not operate correctly and gates remained unlatched, it may not prevent unsupervised access to areas including pools and spas, posing a potential drowning risk.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should contact D&D Technologies Pty Ltd on 02 9454 7888 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm AEST), or via email at sales@ddtech.com.au to arrange a repair, replacement or refund.

Consumers should ensure the gate is secured until a replacement hinge has been installed.

Supplier

D&D Technologies Pty Ltd

Traders who sold this product

Building supply traders

Where the product was sold

Nationally

International

Dates available for sale

1 Aug 2019 - 14 Jul 2021

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement

Recall advertisement.pdf 732.46 KB

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.