Vivo TV sold exclusively through Big W recalled due to crushing potential
A Vivo International plasma TV sold exclusively through Big W has been recalled. The neck in the stand on 50-inch model can break unexpectedly, "potentially crushing nearby consumers".
Fri 22/03/2013 10:44:12 / Read More »Kmart recalls house brand Homemaker Blender and Kettles
The ACCC has issued a recall on two house-branded Kmart products, with the Homemaker 1.5L Glass Blender and the Homemaker 2.5L Kettle being taken off shelves. Both products were sold in Kmart stores nationally.
Mon 18/03/2013 11:51:57 / Read More »Sunbeam recalls overheating StickMaster cordless blender
Sunbeam has recalled a cordless stick blender sold through various electrical retailers between May 2011 and March 2013. The StickMaster Cordless Stick Blender (SM8700) has a Lithium-ion battery that may overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Tue 05/03/2013 11:30:51 / Read More »Big W's shame continues: two 'shocking' Abode toasters recalled
Big W has this morning enacted another recall on products in its Abode range - its seventh in two years - this time on two toaster models sold nationally through its stores.
Thu 21/02/2013 09:29:40 / Read More »Brivis re-issues evaporative cooler recall
Brivis Climate Systems has reissued a recall on two of its products due to a fire hazard. The faulty models were previously recalled in 2008 and 2009, but the brand said "some affected units remain unrepaired".
Mon 04/02/2013 11:44:01 / Read More »Big W recalls AWA-branded DVD player
Following Dick Smith's recall of four house-branded portable DVD players yesterday, Big W has also recalled an AWA-branded portable DVD player due to similar problems with the internal battery.
Wed 19/12/2012 09:54:49 / Read More »Dick Smith recalls another four house brand DVD players due to fire risk
After recalling one of its house brand portable DVD players in July, Dick Smith has recalled another four models due to a fire risk. The news comes after Dick Smith's new CEO said house brands represented an "opportunity" for the retailer.
Tue 18/12/2012 12:10:27 / Read More »Abode recall shame continues with sixth recall in two years: Convection Oven
Woolworths has instituted yet another recall on its Abode house brand - its sixth in two years - after learning that a convection oven sold through its Big W stores "may ignite and catch fire".
Thu 13/12/2012 03:56:47 / Read More »BSH Home Appliances recalls 63,000 Bosch dishwashers in Australia
BSH Home Appliances has today announced the recall of around 63,000 Bosch dishwashers manufactured between 2000 and 2006. This recall does not require the dishwasher to be returned to the manufacturer.
Wed 05/12/2012 10:00:35 / Read More »Rise of grey imports leads ACCC to launch global recall website
The ACCC, in association with the OECD, has announced the launch of a new global product recalls website. The site helps consumers choose safe products online - a growing issue with the rise of grey market electrical products.
Fri 19/10/2012 11:31:14 / Read More »
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