A recall notice for Patagonia Tropic Comfort Tops, Capilene Cool Daily Tops and Capilene Cool Daily Sun Mask supplied by Patagonia Australia as the products are labelled indicating that they have a protection level of UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) 50+, however they may only have a protection level of UPF 17.5.
Patagonia Australia - Patagonia Tropic Comfort Tops, Capilene Cool Daily Tops and Capilene Cool Daily Sun Mask
PRA No.
2021/19123
Date published
7 Jul 2021
Product description
Tropic Comfort Tops:
Women’s Tropic Comfort Crew
Women’s Tropic Comfort Hoody
Men’s Tropic Comfort Crew II
Men’s Tropic Comfort Hoody II
Capilene Cool Daily Tops:
Men’s and women’s Cool Daily Shirts (with and without graphics)
Men’s and women’s long sleeve Cool Daily Shirts (with and without graphics)
Men’s and women’s Cool Daily Hoody
Boys’ and girls’ long sleeve Cool Daily T-Shirt
Baby Cool Daily Crew
Capilene Cool Daily Sun Mask
See attached list of styles for identifying numbers and photographs
Identifying features
List of styles.pdf (253.57 KB)
What are the defects?
The products are labelled indicating that they have a protection level of UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) 50+, however they may only have a protection level of UPF 17.5.
What are the hazards?
If the products do not offer the indicated level of protection, the wearer may be exposed to greater levels of UV radiation than expected. This may lead to sunburn and may pose a risk of serious and sometimes irreversible damage to skin.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should visit www.patagonia.com.au or the place of purchase to organise to return the product and receive a full refund or credit.
For more information, consumers can contact Patagonia on 1800 326 889, contact@patagonia.com.au or via the website www.patagonia.com.au
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Patagonia retail stores
Patagonia Online Australia
Other outdoor, sport and adventure stores (see attached Traders list)
List of traders who sold this product
Where the product was sold
Nationally
International
Online
Dates available for sale
- 1 April 2019 - 7 June 2021
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Recall advertisement.pdf (135.46 KB)
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
