Trione in-desk power hub
Due to an internal fault the power hub can overheat, burn and melt.
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Due to an internal fault the power hub can overheat, burn and melt.
The product does not comply with Australian electrical safety standards.
The power plug adaptor supplied with the affected deep fryers may overheat during use and cause a fire.
The 18m orange extension cord can arc internally if the conductors break resulting in overheating and sparking.
The AC plugs may overheat and become damaged, posing a risk of fire.
Affected Preowned Xbox and Preowned PlayStation consoles may not have completed the required electrical testing before sale.
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.
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.
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.
The black USB cable can overheat and catch on fire.
These products have no insulation on the pins and do not comply with required Australian electrical safety standards.
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.
The adaptor may overheat and catch fire when used.
The adaptor may overheat and catch fire when used.
The outer casing of the power supply can come apart exposing the user to live parts.
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.
The 15A to 10A conversion lead does not comply with the relevant Australian/New Zealand electrical safety standard.
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.
The powerboards do not comply with flammability requirements. A seal to prevent water entering the powerboards is non-compliant. This can affect electrical parts causing the plastic materials to ignite.
Affected products can overheat and fail internally causing a voltage surge.
The power plug may break apart and expose live wires.
The rear terminal cover can be opened without the use of a tool, exposing live parts.
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.
The timer does not comply with the relevant Australian standard as it may not allow appliances connected to it to earth correctly due to insulation material being present on the earth plug pin.
The voltage regulators in affected Kawasaki general purpose engines can malfunction. The affected voltage regulator can catch fire at any time, even if the engine is off or not in use.
The power cable can get damaged or broken exposing users to live parts of the cable.
The inverter has been supplied with an emergency power supply (EPS) plug that can be removed without the use of a tool and expose consumers to live terminals.
This product does not comply with the relevant electrical standard. There is no insulation on the base of the contact pins.
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.
The product supplied is not a double pole GPO. When the power point is turned off, it does not completely isolate the electrical appliance from the power source.
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.
The inverters have been supplied with an emergency power supply (EPS) port plug that can be removed by hand without the use of a tool. If the plug is removed or if it is not connected during the installation process the user has access to live hazardous voltage.
This product does not comply with Australian Standard AS/NZS 3199:2020. The connections in the extension lead may come loose resulting in the plug overheating or catching fire.
Affected batteries may overheat and catch on fire.
The powerpoint does not comply with the relevant electrical safety standards due to unreliable contacts in the powerpoint.
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
The product does not comply with the Australian standard AS/NZS 3199:2020 Approval and test specification – Cord extension sets. The connections in the extension lead may come loose resulting in the plug overheating or catching fire.
The product does not comply with the Australian electrical safety standard. The neutral wiring of the socket outlet has been wired incorrectly.
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.
The connections on the plug of the extension cord may become loose. This can result in overheating or fire.
The plastic covers on the output connector clamps are not adequately resistant to fire. They may overheat and catch fire.
Connections in the extension lead may be loose. This can result in the cord or socket overheating or catching fire.
The protection circuitry of the product is not compliant with Australian standards. This can cause the output connector of the battery charger to become live.
The protection circuitry of the product is not compliant with Australian standards. This can cause the output connector of the battery charger to become live.
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.
Affected chargers with uninsulated plug pins do not comply with the Australian electrical safety standards.
The LPG generators are not assessed and certified as safe for use in Australia.
The affected LG batteries may overheat and catch on fire.
The socket outlets' polarity is reversed. Items plugged into the board may be electrically charged at all times.
The powerboards may have been incorrectly wired, the active and neutral wires are reversed.
The connectors installed with the inverter are of different types and manufacturers, which does not comply with the electrical safety standards. The incompatible connectors could overheat or melt.
The black on/off switch cover may break and separate from the product, exposing live parts.
ESS Batteries may overheat and catch on fire.
A manufacturing defect in the power supply unit can cause the charger to malfunction and overheat.
During charging, the unit may overheat.
The product does not comply with the relevant mandatory electrical safety standard. When the unit malfunctions, it does not switch off the circuit as required.
The products do not comply with the relevant mandatory electrical safety standard. When the unit malfunctions, it does not switch off the circuit as required.
The product does not comply with the relevant mandatory electrical safety standard. The device may not provide circuit protection.
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.
The socket outlet residual current device (RCD) may not trip at the correct current limit, as required by electrical safety standards.
The battery may fail and ignite during charging or use.
The USB adapter supplied with the bed has incorrect power connectors, two pin (Type A) American, which do not meet the required electrical safety.
Products may be water damaged and moisture may have entered any of their power adapters or other electronic components.
If an electrical fault and overheating occur, the plastic cover may catch fire.
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.
Water could enter the generator's inverter coupler and may cause corrosion, resulting in increased resistance, overheating and fire.
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.
The item does not comply with the relevant mandatory electrical standard.
There are incorrect plug pins on the AC adaptor, which do not meet the required electrical safety standard (AS/NZS 60950.1:2015).
The generator may overheat and ignite at the point where the cord is secured to the body assembly.
The moulded area of the fuel tank to which the fuel valve is mounted, was moulded at the incorrect temperature.
The Battery Pack, for the Flashlights, could cause a short that could cause the Flashlight to overheat, melt or catch on fire.
The plastic on the product does not meet the required electrical safety standards.
The battery pack for the flashlight may become unstable, overheat and explode while charging.
Incorrect wiring may be installed within the generator alternator.
In-home passenger lifts using frequency inverters that have Firmware 17 installed may exhibit unexpected behaviour during operation.
Internal wiring may not be adequately secured and connected to the socket outlet.
The battery charger enclosure may crack or separate, exposing live parts.
Generator winding is bonded to generating set frame.
Loose or incorrectly installed screws may result in fuel leaking from the fuel cock during operation, storage or transportation of the generator.
The 12V dc battery charging plug lead may be able to be inserted into the 230V ac socket-outlet on the generator.
The product does not comply with the Electrical Safety Standard. The enclosure of the charger may separate and expose live parts.
The product may not comply with the Electrical Safety Standard and may fail product standard test requirements. Approval mark N.21905 is not valid.
These Apple three-prong AC wall plug adapters may be susceptible to breakage, exposing electrical components.
The product may lack recommended electrical safety features.
The product does not comply with relevant electrical safety standard and has the potential to overheat.
The enclosure can break apart and expose live parts. These chargers also have no Australian certificate of conformity or approval and may not comply with Australian safety standards.
The product's construction does not comply with the electrical safety standards.
Internal fault may cause the isolators to fail, causing excessive heat.
Internal fault may cause isolators to fail, creating excessive heat.
The metallic body of the product and the socket outlets are not connected to earth. There is inadequate insulation between SELV and LV circuits.
The construction of the battery charger is not the same as approved. The earth wire is not connected to the metallic body of the charger.
Some battery chargers may include power cords that do not have an earth pin.
The 240V mains power adapter housing may separate if dropped (the in-car charger is unaffected).
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.
During charging, the charger can overheat, causing the wires to melt and potentially causing a fire.
The affected products were received fitted with a 240V C13/C14 monitor style plug and socket for charging the 12V internal batteries.
The inverter can exceed voltage limits, and may not switch off when required. Also, the inverter is not labelled to warn of a hot surface.
The product does not comply with relevant electrical safety standards and can overheat.
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.
The Salzer DC LB232 isolators may fail, causing excessive heat. This may cause the isolators to melt or char.
Some Salzer DC LB232 isolators have failed, generating excessive heat and causing the Salzer DC LB232 isolators to melt or char. This has caused localised smoke and heat damage to the area surrounding the component.
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.
Products do not comply with Electrical Safety Standards.
The electrical adaptor is not certified and does not comply with Australian Electrical Standards.
CD player was sold with an unapproved international travel adapter.
In some cases the housing can split apart causing exposure of electrical components.
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.
The DC battery recharge lead may be able to be inserted into a 240V socket.
The battery chargers supplied with the scooters are not approved for use in Australia and may not comply with the Australian safety standards.
In most installation configurations the Reposit Kit does not meet the electrical isolation requirements of the most appropriate electrical safety standard (AS61010.1:2003).
The plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirement of the applicable Australian Standard.
The conductive parts of the enclosure may not be effectively earthed, as the earth cable supplied in the meter boxes was not manufactured to specifications and is not compliant to standards.
Some chargers are short circuiting while connected to a power outlet.
Cord anchorage may not be adequate.
Under certain circumstances, the lithium ion battery may malfunction during the charging process.
There is a risk of the adaptor faceplate being dislodged resulting in the internal components being exposed.
The adaptor does not comply with Australian specifications.
The plug is for use in the United States of America only and does not comply with relevant Australian Electrical Safety Standards.
Some of the plug inserts have a manufacturing fault that causes them to break apart while being unplugged from a power socket.
Components of the drone sold between 1 January 2016 and 11 October 2016 had not been tested or approved by Australian electrical certification.
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.
During use, there is a risk the unit can overheat resulting in the outer casing melting and insulation break down.
Faulty contacts.
The Power Adapter is not approved for use in Australia and may not comply with the Australian Electrical safety standards.
The USB Power Supply supplied as part of the Power Charge and Pro Charge Ultimate Charging Kits does not comply with AS/NZS 3112.
The wall charger is unapproved for the Australian market and does not have the correct pin configuration for Australian power outlets.
The battery charger is not approved and may not comply with electrical safety requirements.
The battery chargers supplied with the hoverboards are not approved for Australia and may not comply with the Australian electrical safety standards.
The battery charger may not comply with the Australian electrical safety standards and is not approved.
The front enclosure may separate from the main body of the charger exposing live parts.
The battery charger and appliance connector do not comply with the Australian standards and are not approved.
The charger has no Australian approval, and therefore may not comply with Australian standards.
The battery charger does not comply with the Australian standards, and is not approved.
The battery charger does not comply with the Australian standards, and is not approved.
The charger has no Australian approval, and therefore may not comply with Australian standards.
The battery charger does not comply with the Australian standards, and is not approved.
This product has no electrical approval number for sale within the Australia.
Faulty cable routing has the potential for mains voltage leakage to the output.
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.
The enclosures of the plug portion can separate allowing access to live parts.
The power supply supplied with the products does not comply with AS/NZS 61347.2.13
The charger and its associated power cord are not marked with a Safety Approval marking to indicate compliance with relevant safety standard.
The items do not comply with AS/NZS 3112. The items are not marked with a safety approval marking to indicate compliance with the relative safety standard. It is possible to have an overhanging live pin if the travel adaptor is inserted incorrectly.
The plug and flexible lead on the controller box and submersible pump do not have appropriate insulation or a Safety Approval marking to indicate compliance with the relevant safety standard.
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.
The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.
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.
The plug pin is not insulated as required by Australian Standards AS 3122:2005.
The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.
The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.
The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.
The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.
The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.
The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.
Due to poor workmanship internal contact may occur between live parts and earth.
The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosures do not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.
The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.
If the device is overloaded, the overcurrent protection device may fail to operate and the product may fail the ignitability test.
In certain instances there may be non-compliance in terms of ignitability, lateral strain and withdrawal force.
The travel adaptor does not bear a regulatory compliance mark (RCM) or feature insulated pins as required by Australian Standards AS 3122:2005.
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.
High temperature can occur at the internal switch plate, causing the contacts to spread and the polymer support plate to degrade.
The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.
Some power plugs do not comply with the latest Australian Standards that requires insulation installed on the two power prongs.
The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.
Product does not comply with Australian and New Zealand electrical safety requirements concerning resistance to fire and a secure connection to inserted plugs.
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.
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.
The RCD (also known as earth leakage protection) may not operate correctly as there is no neutral link fitted.
The products internal contacts may have a fault, where a high resistance connection may form.
The product features an internal fault, where a high-resistance connection may form.
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.
The product features an internal fault, where a high resistant connection may form.
Terminal colour identification has been reversed on some product.
The switch may still be ‘ON’ even when the handle is indicating ‘OFF’.
Incorrect overload rating of supplied circuit breaker / RCBO allowing potential to draw more current than the fly lead rating.
The plugs can be interchanged with the sockets. This means the 12 volt and the 240 volt are similar and confusion may result.
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.
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.
Due to poor workmanship, a short circuit can occur in the powerboard, possibly causing fire or electric shock.
The internal connection to the earth pin prong is deformed in some products of the affected batch; making them susceptible to not providing an earth connection.
The internal connection to the earth pin prong is deformed in some products of the affected batch, making them susceptible to not providing an earth connection.
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.
The products do not comply with electrical safety standards.
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.
The rechargeable battery may overheat while charging.