PRA number
2020/18463
Published date
Product description
Trojan-brand trailer electric park leg stand
Adjustable 12 DC volt parking leg with built-in overload clutch and removable foot pad
Stroke of 530mm and extended length of 1879mm
Adjustable 12 DC volt parking leg with built-in overload clutch and removable foot pad
Stroke of 530mm and extended length of 1879mm
Reasons the product is recalled
A gasket in the parking leg contains chrysotile asbestos.
The hazards to consumers
The trailer leg contains a gasket containing chrysotile asbestos.
If asbestos fibres are released into the air and breathed in, they can cause serious medical conditions, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
If asbestos fibres are released into the air and breathed in, they can cause serious medical conditions, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
What consumers should do
Consumers with the affected trailer leg should contact AutoPacific to register their details so their remedy can be arranged.
- Consumers may continue to operate and use the Parking leg as normal until their remedy is available.
- Consumers must not disassemble or open the casing.
- Consumers should be aware that improper disposal of materials containing asbestos is an offence.
Where details are available, AutoPacific will also contact affected consumers directly to provide further advice.
For further information, contact AutoPacific by phone on 03 9701 9500, email at dmalone@autopac.com.au or via the website at https://autopacificgroup.com/#CONTACT_US
- Consumers may continue to operate and use the Parking leg as normal until their remedy is available.
- Consumers must not disassemble or open the casing.
- Consumers should be aware that improper disposal of materials containing asbestos is an offence.
Where details are available, AutoPacific will also contact affected consumers directly to provide further advice.
For further information, contact AutoPacific by phone on 03 9701 9500, email at dmalone@autopac.com.au or via the website at https://autopacificgroup.com/#CONTACT_US
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Supercheap Auto
Repco
Other automotive and trailer supply stores
Repco
Other automotive and trailer supply stores
Where the product was sold
Nationally
International
Online
Dates available for sale
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Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
