Recall: Toshiba Australia Pty Ltd—AC Personal Computer Power Cords

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Product description “LS-15” labelled AC Power cord sold with PC computers between September 2010 and June 2012

Identifying features “LS-15” moulded marking on appliance connector together with Product code/serial number combination

What are the defects? In some instances the “LS-15” labelled connector’s electrical insulation may degrade over time with the potential to overheat and burn.

What are the hazards? AC Power cord may overheat and potentially cause a burn hazard.

via Toshiba Australia Pty Ltd—AC Personal Computer Power Cords.

3-in-1 USB Chargers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard | In Compliance Magazine

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(profiled for USA)

Tectron International has issued a recall for approximately 55,000 USB chargers because the chargers can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard. The 3-in-1 chargers feature a 10-foot white cord with a USB plug on one end and 30-pin plug, lightning plug, and a mini USB plug on the other end. The chargers are compatible with different models iPhone, iPads, and android phones. The chargers were sold during school fundraisers from July 2014 to August 2014.

via 3-in-1 USB Chargers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard | In Compliance Magazine.

HP recalls Australian AC power cords (5.6 million already recalled in the US)

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AUSTRALIAN users of some HP and Compaq computers are being urged to return their AC power cords, following a massive recall of 5.6 million cords in the US.Another 446,700 of the Hewlett-Packard LS-15 cords have been recalled in Canada.The recalls are due to concern about overheating, which can pose a fire and burns risk.“Australia is one of the markets impacted by this product recall,” an HP Australia spokesman confirmed to The Australian today.

via HP recalls Australian AC power cords with 5.6 million already recalled in the US | The Australian.

More info:

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1062625

Product description

AC Power Cord set with IEC 60320-1 C5 type Appliance connector. Supplied with HP & Compaq Notebook and Mini notebooks PCs and accessories such as docking stations.

Identifying features

Model “LS-15” moulded marking on Appliance connector

What are the defects?

In some instances the ‘LS-15’ connector’s electrical insulation may degrade over time with the potential to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.

What are the hazards?

The AC power cord Appliance connectors have the potential to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard

Dates available for sale

1st September 2010 – 30th June 2012

Supplier’s web site:

http://www8.hp.com/au/en/home.html

Product Safety Recall: Officeworks Ltd—Insystem Power Pack USB Wall Charger

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Product description: A USB charger that plugs into a wall socket.

Identifying features: Packaging Code: BR094780Model No.: MS10071223

What are the defects? In some instances the USB charger can overheat which can cause the casing to melt allowing access to live circuits.

What are the hazards? The defect could result in electrical shock, fire or serious injury.

via Officeworks Ltd—Insystem Power Pack USB Wall Charger.

Product Safety recalls: Sony Australia Limited—VAIO FIT 11 Laptop

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The lithium-ion battery may overheat. If the battery overheats, this poses a potential fire and burn hazard to consumers.

via Sony Australia Limited—VAIO FIT 11 Laptop.

Lenovo Australia & New Zealand Pty Ltd—Product Safety Recall for Lithium-ion batteries for Lenovo ‘Thinkpad’ branded notebooks

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The batteries being recalled were sold for Lenovo ‘ThinkPad’ branded notebooks from October 2010 to April 2011. They were:

  • a) included in Lenovo products,
  • b) distributed as stand-alone replacement packs, or
  • c) distributed as a stand-alone option.

The notebook models affected are: T510, W510, X100E, X201, X201s, Edge 11, Edge 13, Mini 10

To determine whether your battery is affected please visit: www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram2014

What are the defects?

The lithium-ion battery may overheat.

What are the hazards?

If the battery packs overheat, they pose the risk of fire and burn hazard to consumers.

via Lenovo Australia & New Zealand Pty Ltd—Lithium-ion batteries for Lenovo ‘Thinkpad’ branded notebooks.

 

Recalls: NetComm Wireless Limited—NetComm Model NP504 500Mbps Powerline Adapter With AC Pass-through

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What are the defects?

The internal connection to the earth pin prong is deformed in some products of the affected batch, making them susceptible to not providing an earth connection.

What are the hazards?

In some circumstances, the fault could result in an electric shock.

via NetComm Wireless Limited—NetComm Model NP504 500Mbps Powerline Adapter With AC Pass-through.

PSA Parts Pty Ltd—Two Power Replacement Li-Ion Laptop Battery Pack (Australia recall notice)

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PSA Parts Pty Ltd—Two Power Replacement Li-Ion Laptop Battery Pack.

Product description

Two models of replacement Li-Ion laptop battery pack to suit various Toshiba and Hewlett Packard laptops.

What are the defects?

There is a risk that a capacitor inside the battery can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Traders who sold this product

Sold nationally through computer and specialist battery stores. In addition, the batteries were sold online through various websites.

Australia Post—Travel Power Adaptor

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What are the defects?

Safety testing is not available for this specific adaptor with multiple plugs; therefore this product is not compliant with the Australian Safety Standards

via Australia Post—Travel Power Adaptor.

Recalls survey for suppliers (Australia)

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We are seeking the views of suppliers – in any part of the supply chain, including importing and retailing – who have recalled goods. Your views will help us review and make any necessary improvements to ACCC Recalls publications and the online recall notification and reporting tools for suppliers.

via Recalls survey for suppliers.

Product Safety Recall: Google Inc—Power Charger for the HP Chromebook 11 Computer

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What are the hazards?

If the HP Chromebook 11 Charger overheats or melts, the risk is potential dermal injury and damage to materials from contact with an overheated charger. There may also be a potential fire risk, although no fire has been reported.

via Google Inc—Power Charger for the HP Chromebook 11 Computer.

How to conduct a successful recall – Product safety bulletin (Australia)

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A successful product safety recall has a clear message that reaches all affected people. This bulletin will give you some suggestions for how to conduct a recall successfully.

This bulletin is also available in Simplified Chinese.

via How to conduct a successful recall – Product safety bulletin.

Product Safety Recall: Catchoftheday & Scoopon — iPhone 5 Lightning Cable

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What are the defects?

A manufacturing defect causes failure of the cable’s USB connection.

What are the hazards?

If the defect occurs, it causes overheating and melting of the USB connection’s plastic housing and poses a fire hazard to consumers.

via Catchoftheday.com.au & Scoopon—1M & 3M iPhone 5 Lightning Cable.

Product Safety Recall – Fluke-28IIEX Intrinsically Safe Digital Multimeter

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If cracks develop and if used in an explosive dust environment (IEC/EU: Zone 21, and US/CA: Class II, Division 1), ingress of conductive dust may cause a short circuit that could ignite a dust explosive atmosphere surrounding the unit, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

via Fluke Corporation—Fluke-28IIEX.

BOSE home theatre speakers recalled due to fire risk – NSW Fair Trading

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NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe said a component in the Acoustimass module could fail, causing a potential fire hazard when the voltage from the wall outlet is 220 volts or higher.

via BOSE home theatre speakers recalled due to fire risk – NSW Fair Trading.