Product description

Identification: "Pro-Aqua" and "Aqua-Pro". Model Nos.: AHRC-1020, AHRC-1025, AHRC-1025, AHRC-1032, AHRC-1040, AHRC-1200, AHRC-1500, AHRC-1800. Purchased between February and June 2003. These units have been sold at retail Aquarium outlets in Brisbane.

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Reason the product is recalled

Fluorescent lamp ballasts fitted to these units have been found to overheat. This could result in a break down of the insulation within the ballasts. Failure of the insulation could lead to a potential electric shock hazard.

The hazards to consumers

Electric shock.

What consumers should do

Consumers should immediately cease using the lighting hood portion of these units and return it to the place of purchase for repair or replacement. For further information concerning this recall call AVK Imports Australia on (07) 5520 1911.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

AVK Imports Australia

Where the product was sold

Queensland

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2003/6411 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.