PRA number
2008/9890
Published date
Product description
Make: Victor Reader Classic + 103 (player, DVE Switching Adapter (adapter). Model 103VRC (player), DSA-0151A-07 AS AR (Adapter)
Reasons the product is recalled
The power adapter that connects to the product has, in some cases, a tendency for the plastic case to crack, which can expose live electrical wires to the touch. This is of particular danger to vision impaired persons.
The hazards to consumers
Electrocution
What consumers should do
Vision Australia is contacting all known acquirers of the product. Consumer should immediately contact Vision Australia on (03)9864 9643 if they have not already been contacted to obtain information on the safe disposal of the faulty power supply and other information related to the recall.
Supplier
Vision Australia Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
