PRA number
2001/5004
Published date
Product description
Purchased from Pet Smart Pet Supplies, Townsville. The Aquarium light fitting is 1200mm (4ft) long with 2 x 40 Watt fluorescent tubes. Constructed of aluminium with two switches and two 2 pin outlets on one end.
Reasons the product is recalled
Electric shock can occur due to light fitting not being provided with a protective earth. If the fitting becomes wet, malfunctions or corrodes the outer metal case can become live at 240 volts.
The hazards to consumers
Electric shock.
What consumers should do
Owners should immediately disconnect the light from the power supply and return to Thanus Imports for a full refund or rectification. For further information please telephone Thanus Imports on (07) 3868 4101.
Supplier
Thanus Imports
Where the product was sold
Queensland
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
