AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

7–13 May 2018.

8 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.

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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Tools and machinery

Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner

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.

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