Saturday 8 November 2014

#Power Board Recall

Woolworths Limited—Woolworths Ltd and BIG W "Chevron" and Woolworths "Essentials" Double Adaptors, 4 and 6 Outlet Power Boards and Surge Protection Cubes 

PRA number: 2014/14413
Date published: 7th November 2014

Product information

Product description

Woolworths Essentials range:
- LEFT & RIGHT DOUBLE ADAPTORS 2 PACK MODELS: DAL & DAR, 
- 4 OUTLET POWER BOARD, SURGE PROTECTION, MODEL: PB4S 
- SURGE CUBE MODEL: ZM-AFX110H
- DOUBLE ADAPTOR MODEL: DAV 
- 4 OUTLET SURGE PROTECTED POWER BOARD WITH 3 METRE LEAD, MODEL: WH-4PBS

Chevron range:
• DOUBLE ADAPTOR MODELS: CDAL & CDA 
• DOUBLE ADAPTOR 2 PACK MODEL: DAV
• 4 and 6 OUTLET SURGE PROTECTED POWER BOARD WITH 3 METRE LEAD, MODELS: WH-4PBS & WH-6PBS 
•SURGE CUBE MODEL: ZM-AFX110H

Identifying features

Woolworths Essentials range:
- LEFT & RIGHT DOUBLE ADAPTORS 2 PACK MODELS: DAL & DAR, 
- 4 OUTLET POWER BOARD, SURGE PROTECTION, MODEL: PB4S 
- SURGE CUBE MODEL: ZM-AFX110H
- DOUBLE ADAPTOR MODEL: DAV 
- 4 OUTLET SURGE PROTECTED POWER BOARD WITH 3 METRE LEAD, MODEL: WH-4PBS

Chevron range:
• DOUBLE ADAPTOR MODELS: CDAL & CDA 
• DOUBLE ADAPTOR 2 PACK MODEL: DAV
• 4 and 6 OUTLET SURGE PROTECTED POWER BOARD WITH 3 METRE LEAD, MODELS: WH-4PBS & WH-6PBS 
•SURGE CUBE MODEL: ZM-AFX110H

What are the defects?

The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosure does not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.

What are the hazards?

There is a risk of overheating and fire.

Dates available for sale

  • 1st December 2009 - 7th November 2014

Where the product was sold

  • Nationally

Traders who sold this product

Woolworths Supermarkets and BIG W stores across Australia from December 2009 to November 2014

Supplier

Woolworths Limited

Supplier's web site

http://www.woolworths.com.au

What should consumers do?

Consumers should stop using the adaptors, powerboards and surge protectors and return them to their nearest BIG W store or Woolworths Supermarkets store to receive a full refund. BIG W and Woolworths apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Advertisements and supporting documentation

 Recall Notice.pdf (176.9 KB)
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