Recall archive/Power supply and storage
AUSTRALIAN RECALL CATEGORY

Power supply and storage recalls.

187 archived Australian notices, each linked to its official Product Safety Australia source. The page updates automatically when new notices arrive.

Power supply and storage

Giantz Twin Core Electric Cable (updated)

Due to a manufacturing fault the cross section and current rating of the cable is significantly lower than marked and advertised. This may cause the cable to overload, overheat and catch fire during use.

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Power supply and storage

GoodWe EHB series and GEH series Solar Inverters

When the inverter’s bypass switch is turned to bypass position and the inverter is operating in backup mode, the inverter will export power to the grid through the bypass switch. This poses a serious safety hazard in the event of an islanding situation, as it could result in electric shock to consumers, people working on switchboards or individuals working on the power lines.

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Power supply and storage

Powerwall 2 (updated)

Tesla has identified certain lithium-ion battery cells from a third-party supplier in a subset of Powerwall 2 systems that may fail and overheat. Tesla has received reports of Powerwall 2 units with the affected battery cells smoking or emitting flames, resulting in minor property damage.

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Power supply and storage

Sensory Sensations Pea Pod

The electric air pump provided with the product does not comply with Australian electrical safety standards. The pump comes with a foreign plug and an adaptor which has not been tested.

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Power supply and storage

Solar panels

The affected solar panels deteriorate and develop cracks on the back side of the panel, which could lead to live parts being exposed and could potentially make contact with live parts possible.

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Power supply and storage

Enerdrive panel mount fuse block

The product packaging has been misprinted with an incorrect rating which indicates that more current can be drawn through the product than its actual capacity.

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Power supply and storage

Vernier Go Direct Charging Station

A short circuit can occur in the charger when multiple wand-style GDX wireless educational sensors with damaged electrical contacts are plugged into the charging station. This can cause the charger to overheat and catch fire. Incidents have occurred. 

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Power supply and storage

MS-30 solar inverters (updated)

The inverters have been supplied with an AC plug that does not comply with requirements of the relevant electrical safety standard. The AC plug can be removed without the use of a tool and expose consumers to live terminals.

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Power supply and storage

Comsol 4 Port HDMI Switch

The product does not comply with the mandatory information standard for products containing button/coin batteries . The product does not include the required warning information.

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Power supply and storage

Double USB powerpoint

The powerpoint does not comply with the relevant electrical safety standards due to unreliable contacts in the powerpoint.

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Power supply and storage

18650 Battery charger supplied with Bigblue AL1300 lumen dive torch

The charger has not been tested to relevant Australian/New Zealand electrical standards: AS/NZS 61558.2.16:2022 - Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and combinations thereof , Part 2.16: Particular requirements and tests for switch mode power supply units and transformers for switch mode power supply units for general applications AS/NZS 3112:2017 Amd 1:2021 - Approval and test specification — Plugs and socket-outlets

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Power supply and storage

Kubota Generators - various models

The generators are not fitted with overcurrent protection that acts in all live conductors and all socket outlets do not have individual switching of all live conductors.

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Power supply and storage

Jackson Model PEXT3M 3 Metre Extension Lead

The active and neutral connections are reversed on the extension lead socket outlet. This can cause parts of the appliance that is plugged into the extension lead to remain live, even if it is switched off.

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Power supply and storage

Travel Adapter

The adaptor does not comply with the relevant mandatory electrical standard. The adapter does not have an earth pin, but the socket allows for a three pin plug to be inserted. If a three pin plug is inserted, the connected equipment will not be earthed.

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Power supply and storage

UltraFlex Battery Energy Storage Device

The UltraFlex was not designed to independently protect itself or the user against excessive voltage, overheating, or excessive gassing when combined with particular other equipment in a system.

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Power supply and storage

Honda EU22i Generator

Water could enter the generator's inverter coupler and may cause corrosion, resulting in increased resistance, overheating and fire.

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Power supply and storage

WireAlert Plug in Device

A component inside the unit that is live with 240 volts of electrical current, is accessible via a hole in the device. If a metal object is inserted into the hole from which the alarm noise emanates, while the device is plugged in, the metal object may come into contact with 240 volts, which may cause electric shock or electrocution.

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Power supply and storage

Honda EU22i Generator

Loose or incorrectly installed screws may result in fuel leaking from the fuel cock during operation, storage or transportation of the generator.

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Power supply and storage

SmartSpace Kit Home Electrical Components

The cables have failed some of the required ageing tests of AS/NZS 5000.2. The insulation could become prematurely brittle with age. 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. The circuit breaker and RCD do not pose a safety risk, however these components are not approved for sale in Australia.

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Power supply and storage

MA8000 charger

The affected products were received fitted with a 240V C13/C14 monitor style plug and socket for charging the 12V internal batteries.

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Power supply and storage

4 Port USB Travel Charger

The main body of the USB travel charger may become separated from the detachable 2 pin plug, leaving the 2 pin plug in the electrical socket. If this happens, live pins will be exposed.

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Power supply and storage

AC plug head adaptor

In some circumstances the faceplate may separate from the body of the AC plug head adaptor when unplugging the AC transformer from the power socket, exposing live parts.

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Power supply and storage

Aerocool Power Boards

Internal wiring is secured and connected to the socket-outlet(s) in a manner that does not comply with the relevant safety standards for electrical safety.

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Power supply and storage

Smart Scooter Royal Charger

The battery chargers supplied with the scooters are not approved for use in Australia and may not comply with the Australian safety standards.

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Power supply and storage

Green Smoke AC/DC Wall Adapter

The plastic housing of the wall adapters may crack or break which could also cause the unit's prongs to detach or the unit's wiring to become exposed.

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Power supply and storage

230DRAS1MI and 230DRAS2MI Meter Boxes

4CB163/6 Meter Isolator fitted in the 230DRAS Meter Box, may have the incorrect screw fitted on the lockout plate, causing electrical contact between the screw and metal bobbin assembly.

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Power supply and storage

Extracell Charger by Elcart

The Australian accessory kit features a 2 pin European plug that is not compatible with Australian outlet configuration. In addition, the charger does not have a certificate of conformity.

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Power supply and storage

DC Solar Isolator Switches

The switch contact mechanism may overheat due to an internal fault; this could result in damage of the switch mechanism, internal arcing and potential damage to the enclosure and cables which could allow access to live parts.

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Power supply and storage

"Chevron" Double Adaptors

The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.

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Power supply and storage

"Chevron" Surge Cube

The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.

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Power supply and storage

Assorted Olsent Powerboards

The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosures do not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.

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Power supply and storage

Olsent Powerboards 6 Outlets

The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.

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Power supply and storage

PowerKing Lead Reel

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

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Power supply and storage

Travel Adaptor

The travel adaptor does not bear a regulatory compliance mark (RCM) or feature insulated pins as required by Australian Standards AS 3122:2005.

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Power supply and storage

Travel Adaptor

The travel adaptors do not meet the safety criteria for the electrical safety standard AS/NZS 3820 and as a result a consumer may be exposed to live parts.

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Power supply and storage

Olsent 4 Outlet Powerboard

The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.

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Power supply and storage

International Travel Adaptor

The travel adaptors do not meet the safety criteria for the electrical safety standard AS/NZS 3820. As a result a consumer may be exposed to live parts.

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Power supply and storage

Fluke BC1735/EELV Power Adapter

Fluke has determined that in some cases the housing fastening points of the BC1735/EELV Power Adapters may be loose, which may lead to separation of the housing.

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Power supply and storage

Kawashima Pro2000i Inverter Generator

The 12 volt battery charger outlet does not meet Australian standards and could be mistaken for a 240 volt outlet. In addition, the battery charger lead supplied with the unit has a plug that could be mistaken for a 240 volt plug and inserted into a 240 volt outlet.

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Power supply and storage

Detroit Generator(s)

Manufactured with a Multiple Earth Neutral (MEN) link between the neutral & earth without a Residual Current Device (RCD), which is non-compliant with safety clause 6 of AS2790 Electricity generating sets.

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Power supply and storage

Saber Generator

Manufactured with a Multiple Earth Neutral (MEN) link between the neutral & earth without a residual Current Device (RCD), which is non-compliant with safety clause 6 of AS2790 Electricity generating sets. In addition, the Circuit Breaker Switch for Equipment (CBE) is single pole, which is non-compliant with safety clause 6.1.4.

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Power supply and storage

Travel Power Adaptor

Safety test reports are not available for this specific adaptor with multiple plugs. Therefore, this product is not compliant with the appropriate Australian Safety Standard.

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Power supply and storage

Bizline Screw Connector

When the screw is tightened in the screw connector, the connector housing may crack. In addition, if the cable is not properly secured in the housing this may cause a “hot spot” to develop and may pose a fire hazard.

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