SAFETY RECALL ARLEC POWERBOARDS

Submitted: Thursday, Apr 21, 2011 at 19:34
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Recall as below:

Arlec Australia Pty Ltd—4 Outlet Power BoardPRA number: 2011/12509
Date created: 19th April 2011 Product informationProduct description4 outlet individually switched power board, surge protected, sold in packs of two units
Identifying featuresProduct code PB4SS-2 on packaging (pack of two units)
Product code PB4SS on power board rear
Approval number: Q080245 on rear
What are the hazards?Under high current conditions there is a potential fire hazard.
What are the defects?Plastic materials of power board housing are not to specification and the item therefore does not comply with the applicable mandatory electrical safety standard.
Dates available for sale•28th October 2010 - 6th April 2011 Where the product was sold•Nationally
Traders who sold this productBunnings
SupplierArlec Australia Pty Ltd
Supplier's web sitehttp://www.arlec.com.au/
What should consumers do?Contact Arlec to arrange refund or alternate replacement.
Other regulator reference numbersApproval number: Q080245 Print

Related Topics•Peachy ICT Pty Ltd—Surge Protected Powerboard
Peter

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Reply By: eighty matey - Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 17:03

Friday, Apr 22, 2011 at 17:03
Thanks very much for the heads up Peter.
I just checked and I have two I bought from Bunnings a month ago.
Guess where I'm going tomorrow,

Steve

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