Plug in Remote controller for use with HEATSTRIP outdoor heaters
Published 5 June 2024
Product
A plug-in control unit with remote. Compatible with all HEATSTRIP outdoor heaters. The button battery for the remote does not come installed and is supplied separately in a bag.
Why it was recalled
The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for button/coin batteries . The battery packaging has not been tested as required by the mandatory safety standard and may not be child resistant. The product and included battery do not include the required warning information.
Hazard
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less. Consumers may not be aware the product contains button batteries.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.