Showing posts with label #electrical safety. Show all posts
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Thursday, 11 December 2014

Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd—Rechargeable Battery Pack

Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd—Rechargeable Battery Pack

PRA number: 2014/14474
Date published: 8th December 2014
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Product information

Product description

Rechargeable Battery Pack for CF-VZSU53AW for CF-H2 Panasonic Tablet Computer

Identifying features

Manufacturing Lot Numbers B, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C93, C94, C96, C9C, C9J, C9K. The model number and lot number can be found on the sticker attached to the battery. All lots beginning with the letter "B" with any combination of letters or numbers following the letter B are included in this recall

What are the defects?

The rechargeable battery may contain manufacturing defects and may overheat

What are the hazards?

The rechargeable battery pack may overheat and cause smoke, or ignite posing a fire or burn hazard.

Dates available for sale

  • 1st June 2011 - 30th June 2014

Where the product was sold

  • Nationally

Traders who sold this product

J Mills Distribution Pty Ltd and Multi Media Technology Pty Ltd
(Distributors of Panasonic Toughbook Computer Products)

Supplier

Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd

Supplier's web site

http://www.panasonic.com.au

What should consumers do?

Immediately turn off the CF-H2 Panasonic Tablet computer and inspect it to see if it contains the defective battery with the part number CF-VZSU53AW and with the manufacturing lot numbers. Remove the battery (normally two per Tablet) and only use the Tablet with the AC Adapter and power cord from the mains power until the battery is replaced. Consumers should contact Panasonic to determine if their product is affected and to arrange a free replacement battery (or two per Tablet)

Advertisements and supporting documentation

 Recall Notice.pdf (100.6 KB)
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Sunday, 2 November 2014

INFINITY TPS & Orange Round Electrical Cables

INFINITY branded TPS & Orange Round Electrical Cables (Second Tranche)

PRA number: 2014/14403
Date published: 30th October 2014

Product information

Product description

All 'INFINITY' branded Infinity TPS (flat and flexible) and Orange Round low voltage electrical cables of all sizes, configurations and models that are polymeric insulated and PVC sheathed/insulated

Note: This is the second tranche of recalls announced by suppliers of Infinity cables. The first tranche of recalls can be viewed here: https://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061753

Identifying features

All sizes and configurations of TPS and Orange Round mains power cables sourced from Infinity Cable Co Pty Ltd and supplied under the 'INFINITY' brand name.

What are the defects?

The cables fail the required ageing tests of AS/NZS 5000.2:2006. The insulation could become prematurely brittle with age.

What are the hazards?

If the insulation becomes brittle and the cables are disturbed, the insulation could break and expose live conductors, resulting in possible electric shock or fires.

Traders who sold this product

(1) ABC Arian Electrical Suppliers
(2) George Brown Electrical
(3) Phoenix Wholesalers
(4) Titan Trading
(5) Voltair Electrical & Air Conditioning
(6) Wholesale Electrical Supplies

A further VIC supplier and a QLD supplier have remediated all cable installations and their recalls have been administartively closed.

Supplier

INFINITY CABLE CO PTY LTD

What should consumers do?

If you suspect any of these cables were installed in your premises, contact the responsible builder, electrical contractor or appliance installer to confirm whether Infinity cable was used. They will liaise with you, and the cable supplier from whom they sourced the cable, about obtaining remedy under this safety recall. The cable supplier will then arrange for inspection of your wiring and remediation of any installed Infinity cable that they supplied, free of charge to the consumer, under the safety recall.

If you want your wiring inspected, the cable supplier should be given the first opportunity to arrange this. If you are uncertain who the cable supplier is, you can arrange for a licensed electrical contractor to inspect your wiring. Inspection costs are not recoverable from cable suppliers if Infinity cable was not installed or if the cable supplier cannot be determined. 

If you have any unused or removed Infinity cable then return this to the cable supplier for a full refund or replacement. 

This safety recall is to remedy all installed Infinity cable supplied by the listed cable suppliers as follows:

1. The removal and replacement of all Infinity cable installed in proximity to heat sources including but not limited to recessed lighting, heaters, ovens, stoves, hot water systems, spas, in-floor heating, airconditioners, gas appliances, flues and chimneys, wood heaters and oil heaters. 

2. The removal and replacement of all cable installed in areas that are accessible to building owners, tradespeople or the public, unless the cable is laid in an appropriate cable conduit or other suitable mechanical protection. "Accessible areas" explicitly include all accessible roof spaces and accessible spaces under floors. An "appropriate cable conduit or other suitable mechanical protection" is electrically non-conductive, flame retardant (or self-extinguishing) and with appropriate ingress protection (IP) rating that prevents access to the cable inside.

3. Any Infinity cable left installed in appropriate cable conduit or in inaccessible wall, floor or ceiling spaces or embedded into a masonry wall surface must have an appropriate electrical safety switch (residual current device) installed and tested on that cable, if such a device is not already installed and tested.

4. Any premises with Infinity cable left installed must have an appropriate warning sticker affixed to the relevant electrical metering/switch box alerting building owners and tradespeople to the presence of inaccessible Infinity sourced cable. 

The safety recall addresses the safety of the installed cable. Consumers with concerns about the quality of Infinity cable that remains installed may have rights under State and Territory electrical safety and/or building legislation, and under the consumer guarantees of the Australian Consumer Law. For further information, see productsafety.gov.au for details relevant to each State and Territory.

Friday, 10 October 2014

Recall -- Merlin Distribution—PowerKing Lead Reel


Recall -- Merlin Distribution—PowerKing Lead Reel

PRA number: 2014/14360
Date published: 9th October 2014
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Product information

Product description

2 socket lead reel, with 20m cable

Identifying features

model number: PTR20
APN: 9337897002871

What are the defects?

If the device is overloaded, the overcurrent protection device may fail to operate and the product may fail the ignitability test.

What are the hazards?

If the over-current protection device fails to operate, the unit may catch fire.

Dates available for sale

  • 3rd March 2010 - 4th July 2014

Where the product was sold

  • Nationally

Traders who sold this product

Hardware retailers and Tool shop professionals

Supplier

Merlin Distribution

Supplier's web site

http://www.merlindistribution.com.au

What should consumers do?

Consumers should discontinue use immediately and return to place of purchase for a full refund.

Other regulator reference numbers

SAA110019EA

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Wednesday, 27 August 2014

Recall for faulty power cables that could cause house fires


Tens of thousands of homes across Australia are at risk of catching fire because of faulty, non-compliant electrical cables installed in the past four years, the consumer watchdog warns.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says Infinity and Olsent cable ranges, sold widely through 18 retail groups including Masters Home Improvement, Thrifty and Mitre 10, could become brittle and spark fires from 2016 and onwards.
It suspects the suspect cabling is being used in as many as 40,000 homes and businesses in Australia. Of the 4000 kilometres sold, nearly half - 1849 kilometres - was sold to New South Wales consumers between 2010 and 2013.
All sizes and configurations of the white TPS (Thermoplastic-sheathed) and Orange Round Infinity mains power cables have failed safety tests because of inferior plastic insulation coating.
"Testing has found that the cables will degrade prematurely and if the cables are disturbed, the insulation could break and expose live conductors, resulting in possible electric shock or fires," ACCC Chairman Rod Sims said.
The ACCC says the cables will age at different rates subject to ambient temperature and the load placed on them.
The commission is so concerned it has formed a special taskforce involving consumer agencies and building and safety regulators to execute a nationwide product safety recall.
The recall served as a reminder to companies sourcing from cheaper overseas suppliers whose products may not meet quality standards, Mr Sims said.
The initial investigation and early recall of loose wiring began late last year when an electricity cable provider made a complaint about the "dodgy" product to the NSW electrical safety regulator, ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said.
"It's regular electrical wiring for anything - it could be for all your lighting, powerpoints, airconditioning, the oven or hot water installation. It's important that if you've had work done, to contact your electrician or building manager. If you've done any work yourself, check with your supplier."
The cabling could have also been used in apartments, so owners suspicious of cables used should check with the building manager, she said.
Anyone who had electrical wiring work carried out at their homes in the past four years - 2010 to 2013 in New South Wales, 2011 to 2013 in the Australian Capital Territory, 2012 to 2013 in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, and 2013 in Tasmania – is urged to find out from the responsible builder, electrical contractor or appliance installer whether infinity cables were used.
Anyone unsure about the timing of the work should contact the electrician or appliance installer to arrange an inspection.
Those unsure about who conducted the wiring job should arrange for a licensed electrical contractor to inspect the wiring.
If infinity cables were used, the supplier will inspect and replace the wiring for free.
In NSW, the faulty cables were available for purchase between 2010 and 2013 at the following retailers and wholesalers: Masters Home Improvement; John Danks & Sons (trading as Home Timber & Hardware, Plants Plus and Thrifty-Link Hardware); Mitre 10; Pioneer Electrical Supplies; Salmon Bros. Data and Electrical; United Electrical and Data Supplies; Alliance Electrical Wholesalers; Sydney Electrical Wholesalers; Ramax Electrical Wholesalers; Network Electrical Supplies; Go Electrical; Advanced Electrical Wholesalers, EZLEC Trade Supplies & Project Lighting.