Treadmills (TP Regulation—SLI 2009 No. 107—dated 4 June 2009)
This mandatory safety standard is designed to prevent young children from suffering friction burns that can result if they are playing near or on a treadmill.
The requirements of the regulations apply:
1. On and after 1 August 2009, to treadmills that are:
manufactured in Australia on or after that day, or
imported into Australia on or after that day.
2. On and after 1 December 2009, to all treadmills:
manufactured in Australia, no matter when they were manufactured, and
imported into Australia, no matter when they were imported.
Manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, hire companies and retailers supplying treadmills must comply with the requirements of the regulations.
