Makita (Australia) Pty Ltd - s.87B undertaking

Recycling claims for nickel-cadmium batteries used in cordless power tools. The batteries bore the 'recyclable symbol' — three arrows in the form of a triangle. At the time the batteries were sold there were no relevant recycling facilities available to the Australian public.

Undertakings given not to sell batteries or associated packaging displaying the recycling symbol, unless recycling facilities are available. In addition, it will explain its recycling program to salespersons and customers.