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Can your powerpoint slide n' pop?
Workstations and meeting rooms are made to be as versatile as possible. From powerpoint presentations, product...
Product Recall: J R Classic Trends Pty Ltd — Dualit—1.5L Jug...
Plastic viewing windows may shatter and if pieces are accidently consumed they may cause injury. Risk of...
Check your home for recalled products
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is making it easier for consumers to check their consumer...
Product Recall: ALDI—Lumina Electric Blanket (RE-ANNOUNCED...
The cord between the controller and the blanket may become fatigued, resulting in a potential short circuit or...
Product Recall: Arlec Australia Pty Ltd—Rechargeable Hand...
Some materials used in the work light do not comply with the flammability requirements of the relevant...
Product Recall: Glen Dimplex Australia Pty Ltd—Portable...
If used for an extended duration there is the potential for the motor capacitor to overheat. Potential fire or...
Electric shock risk - unterminated live cables
Of the more than 300 electrical shocks reported to the Electrical Safety Office in Queensland over the past 12...
Product Recall: I Want Energy—DC Isolating Switch
Faulty contacts. Possible fire hazard.
Product Recall: J&M Communications P/L—Jama Universal Travel...
The Power Adapter is not approved for use in Australia and may not comply with the Australian Electrical...
Product Recall: Innovations—Infrared Portable Ceramic Hob...
Due to a manufacturing error there is a possible risk of overheating when in use. Overheating may result in...
Product Recall: Books & Gifts Direct Pty Ltd—Power Charge...
The USB Power Supply supplied as part of the Power Charge and Pro Charge Ultimate Charging Kits does not...
Product Recall: Kmart—6V Mini Quad Bike
There is a potential risk of electric shock from charger.
Product Recall: Target Australia Pty Ltd—Target Essentials...
The heater element and fan assembly could break away from the heater casing. There is risk of fire.
Product Recall: Kmart Australia Limited—20cm Chrome Round...
Damage to the on/off switch through dropping or knocking could cause the switch to become live with 240V AC....
Product Recall: Stihl Pty Ltd—HSA-85 Cordless Hedge Trimmer
In some cases there may be a malfunction of the electronics. If the malfunction occurs, the engine may operate...
Product Recall: Stihl Pty Ltd—HSA-65 Cordless Hedge Trimmer
In some cases there may be a malfunction of the electronics. If the malfunction occurs, the engine may operate...
Product Recall: Moto National Accessories Pty Ltd—"Five"...
The wall charger is unapproved for the Australian market and does not have the correct pin configuration for...
Fair Trading Raids Net Thousands of Unapproved USB Phone...
NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe today announced the outcome of recent raids by the agency that...
Product Recall: Hoverboard Store—2 Wheel Smart...
The battery charger is not approved and may not comply with electrical safety requirements. There is a...
Product Recall: Kmart Australia Limited—Pro Hair Dryer,...
The flexible cord can fail at the entry to the dryer resulting in arcing and exposing live parts. The hair...
Product Recall: Ghazni Selectio-Rice cooker
This product does not comply with the Australian standards and is not approved.
Gardman Australia Pty Ltd—Gardman Indoor Water Feature
The body of the transformer may be cracked, potentially exposing live parts.
Product Recall: Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd—Rechargeable...
There is a risk that the rechargeable battery pack may overheat cause smoke or may ignite.