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Product safety for car products protects drivers and passengers from serious injuries. Key safety concerns include using car jacks safely and defective Takata airbags.
Product safety Australia have safety guides and tips for using:
DIY car maintenance accidents have caused death and serious injuries.
Most fatalities occurred from people not properly lifting or supporting the vehicle while working under it. Most of these accidents involved men aged 40 to 49.
To help prevent these accidents, here are some key safety tips for DIY vehicle mainttenance:
The ACCC video below explains the correct procedures for common DIY car maintenance tasks to help keep you safe.
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Takata airbags, found in millions of vehicles, were recalled in 2018. The airbags had faulty inflators which were exploding, causing severe injury or death.
Product Safety Australia has a searchable list of recalled vehicles.
Most recalled vehicles have had their air bags replaced, but there may be still some in circulation.
Motor vehicle repairers and dealers are urged to keep checking if customers vehicles are affected by the recall.
Replacement of recalled airbags are free of charge.
Product Safety Australia has further information on the compulsory Takata airbag recall, including:
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