Reason the product is recalled
The product is being recalled because the internal mechanism is overheating.
The hazards to consumers
The overheating could cause the product to smoke or potentially set alight, causing serious injury to the user.
What consumers should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the Light Up Words Fan and return it to Smiggle to obtain a full refund of the purchase price.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Smiggle Pty Ltd.
Who sold the product
Smiggle stores nationally
Identifying product features
Sold at Smiggle stores and online at smiggle.com.au from 9 October 2013 for $14.95, style 410738. Smiggle wishes to advise that it is conducting a recall on this product due to an important safety issue.
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Sold at Smiggle stores and online at smiggle.com.au from 9 October 2013 for $14.95, style 410738. Smiggle wishes to advise that it is conducting a recall on this product due to an important safety issue.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2013/13873 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
