67 archived Australian notices, each linked to its official Product Safety Australia source. The page updates automatically when new notices arrive.
This trolley jack does not comply with the performance requirements of the mandatory standard for trolley jacks . The jack does not have a 2000kg lifting capacity and has been mislabelled. It may fail during use if a consumer attempts to use it to lift weights above 1200kg.
The headsets may emit a very loud feedback noise (measured up to 106 dBA) through the headset speakers.
The fan wheel in affected units may fail, which could result in breakage. This may lead to fragments being ejected from the blower, posing a risk of injury to the operator or bystanders.
The support column may collapse due to defective welding on the affected batches.
The nailer’s firmware may allow a nail to discharge through use of the trigger alone and not via the usual 2 step actuation process.
Repeated bending of the hose tip can cause a hole to form, which can cause the hose to burst.
These harnesses may contain defective FAST LT buckles which may fail during use.
The insulation on the wiring under the compressor motors is inadequate and may expose live wires.
The product does not comply with the mandatory standard for vehicle jacks . The product does not meet the requirements for labelling, construction, and performance.
The products do not comply with the mandatory standard for trolley jacks or the mandatory standard for vehicle jacks . The products do not meet the requirements for labelling, construction, and performance.
Affected shotguns have a faulty bolt which may fail during normal use. This fault may compromise the integrity of the firearm and cause the firearm to either: fracture and propel metal parts at high speed. cause the firearm to stop working.
The safety device can get stuck and allow a nail or staple to discharge through use of the trigger alone and not via the usual 2 step actuation process.
Disconnecting the cables or pipes to the fan, misting unit or the water pump will expose live parts.
The valve may separate from the can creating a projectile and eject paint towards the user or bystanders.
The head of the sledgehammer may loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use.
The fuse in the multimeter doesn’t have the right capacity for safe operation of the device.
DynaDrive DD60-10 and DD90-11 model pumps may not be adequately earthed. An incident has occurred with a DynaDrive pump where a person experienced an electric shock.
If the saw is overloaded when cutting, the electric motor may overheat and either fail, or cause the plastic case to melt or the saw to catch fire.
The plastic rear guard could break or come off and hit the saw blade.
The product's joints may not have been welded properly and may fail.
An internal fault with the control relays may cause the compressor housing to melt or catch fire.
Ball Bearings could be missing from the bearing in the Top Hook Assembly, which could cause the top hook to dislodge while a load is suspended.
The mistblower's flywheel may be damaged or cracked and may fracture during operation.
The green light on the tip of the tool remains on when the on/off button is depressed, indicating the tool is “ready to detect voltage,” when it is not.
Some saws have been manufactured with electrical resistors and varistors that can be damaged by fluctuating voltages while connected to mains electricity. These damaged components can then become hot or start to smoulder if they continue to experience fluctuating voltage. This could also result in the saw catching fire.
The product does not comply with the relevant mandatory electrical safety standard. The cable in the flexible cord and earthing conductor supplied may have a defective earth core.
The cable connector's rubber insulating boot can conduct electricity.
The resin filling on the pump does not completely cover wiring. Water will make contact with the pump's main connection.
The battery charger does not comply with the relevant mandatory electrical standard. There is no earth cable inside the power cord and some products may not have been earthed correctly.
The core drills and spare parts were installed with a gasket containing asbestos.
There is inadequate insulation on the wiring to the overload switch under the compressor. This is accessible to the user; if the user reaches into the cavity of the compressor body they may have access to live parts.
Hazardous voltage could reach a conductive part of the foot pedal if wires inside the foot pedal become detached from the potentiometer (small grey or blue plastic device), or corroded as a result of moisture, and then touch a metal rod at the top of the pedal. Wires can also twist and potentially break if the nut at the back of the pedal becomes loose.
The product may fail under load. The wire cable could detach causing the unit to drop unexpectedly.
The product does not have an earth lead or correct certification of plug and wire.
No3 wheel and No5 (speed lock) wheel may fail due to breakage of conductors inside the supply cord’s inner and outer insulation due to flexing around the points of fixation. Rubbing against the spring also causes outer insulation to erode. Only No3 and No5 (which is a No3 but with the optional speed lock lever fitted) cone-drive wheels with the Black RCG motor are affected, where the electrical cord exits the motor on the same side of the spring. Wheels that might be affected were supplied between May 2015 and July 2018. Older wheels that had a replacement Black RCG motor fitted between those dates may also be affected if the cord exits the motor on the spring side.
The Drill Press has exposed wires and terminals on the limit switch inside the pulley cover.
The product does not comply with ISO 13772. The non-manual chain brake function, normally activated by kickback, may not function correctly when required.
The surface cleaner’s spray bar can break and detach from the central hub, causing the spray bar/nozzle assembly to strike and/or break the unit’s plastic housing.
The inner insulation of the wires in the power cable may be insufficient.
The connector for the dust bin vibrating “filter shaker” motor has been incorrectly assembled. If the dust bin is removed without first disconnecting from the power supply as instructed, live parts may be accessible whilst the lid is removed.
Unsafe non compliances to Australian electrical safety standards in internal wiring and construction have been identified.
A fault has been detected with an internal component which may prevent correct operation of shut-off feature.
Potential failure of certain components in limited batches of chainsaws.
When cutting at a 45 degrees angle, the blade cover does not open fully. If it is forced open by the operator the blade cover may become stuck and expose the spinning blade.
The maximum design pressure and hydrostatic test pressure stated on the name plates are incorrect and state higher pressures than calculated by design drawings.
Failure occurs when an air hose in the brake circuit dislodges from the fitting. The vehicle may cease moving or there may be a decrease of the service brake performance while driving on the road.
At high cycles the LR-60B Latching Round Crimp Head could break apart.
Affected vehicle support stands do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard for vehicle support stands, which is based on the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2538:2004.
A defect of the ventilation wheel could cause a break of the device housing.
The fuel tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation.
The retaining spring could dislodge causing some ball bearings to fall out of the chain block. As a consequence, the top hook block could separate from the chain block causing the chain block to fall.
An internal fault in the driver can cause it to fail which may expose live parts or cause a fire.
In some circumstances, the device may overheat causing the outer case to distort and/or melt.
The child-proof cap may not be adequately secure and, in some cases, may be openable by a child.
Due to a manufacturing defect, the bottom of the can may bulge out or suddenly and violently burst.
There may be exposed conductors protruding from the moulded plug.
In some circumstances, the Screw Cap may split when tightened or sealed.
In some circumstances, the screw cap may split when tightened or sealed.
In some circumstances, the screw cap may split when tightened or sealed.
The light fittings have tempered glass lenses situated over the LED chips that can break during operation.
It is possible that the seat post weld may be defective.
A manufacturing error may result in reduced loading capacity.
The circular flash tube has three electrodes that are live parts. A consumer may come into contact with live parts, especially when moving the lightning kit or replacing a light globe. In addition, instructions provided did not provide effective safety advice.
It has been ascertained that some bolts were damaged and some bolts may have been replaced by users. In certain cases, those bolts replaced by consumers did not meet the required strength class.
The flange failed a low temperature fracture toughness test against the requirements of the ASTM A350 standard.
The vehicle hoist does not comply with certain electrical and mechanical requirements under the mandatory Australian Standard for vehicle hoists. The following issues have been identified: ELECTRICAL 1. 240V MOTOR MODELS: The limit switch wiring in some vehicle hoists manufactured and supplied between January 2009 and November 2011 contain two core wire cable. It is possible that, where an electrical short circuit occurs in this type of hoist, the two core wire may not provide adequate earthing. In addition, the plug and cable earth wire may have been cut during installation or not properly connected to the terminal inside the 240 volt motors. NOTE: This is the case for vehicle hoists with 240 volt motors only. All hoists supplied with 415 volt motors required wiring to be carried out by a licensed electrician on installation. As of November 2011, all 240 volt motor vehicle hoists have been supplied without the plug and cable wiring. All 240 volt motor vehicle hoists have since required a licensed electrician to properly wire the hoist prior to use. 2. ALL MODELS: The installation and operating manuals for the vehicle hoists may not adequately illustrate the required electrical wiring diagrams. MECHANICAL 3. ALL MODELS: There is a possibility that, if damage occurs to the hydraulic hose or if the hydraulic hose bursts, the hydraulic arms may be able to lower at a speed above the maximum set by the Australian Standard. In addition, the calculated stress loads measured in the vehicle hoist arms may exceed the maximum stress allowable under the Australian Standard.
In five (5) instances of product testing, the Flange failed a low temperature fracture toughness test against the requirements of the ASTM A350 standard.