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Hemco Industries Pty Ltd - Fixed Webbing Buckle Seat Belt 2021

recall information

Recall number
REC-005006
PRA number
2021/19247
Original published date
Last updated date

make and model information

Make
Fixed Webbing Buckle Seat Belt
Year range
2021
Affected units
3,620
Regulator comments
Full details of this recall can be found on the Product Safety Website: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/hemco-industries-pty-ltd-%E2%80%94-fixed-webbing-buckle-seat-belt

Product description

An aftermarket seat belt buckle that may have been fitted as a replacement part during vehicle repair.

What are the defects?

The seat belt's stitching may come apart and the buckle may separate.

What are the hazards?

The seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should stop using the seat belt and contact the mechanic that installed it to organise for a replacement to be fitted. If the driver's seat belt is affected, the mechanic will offer to arrange for the vehicle to either be towed to the place of replacement or for a mobile technician to be sent to the vehicle (or similar arrangement), so that the vehicle does not have to be driven to receive a replacement.
Supplier details
Hemco Industries Pty Ltd

Who should owners/operators contact for more information?

Contact name
Hemco Industries
Contact phone
1300 065 057
Contact email
sales@hemco.com.au

Responsible regulator

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