BIG W (Woolworths Limited)—Abode Electric Blankets (Re-Advertised Recall from August 2012)

PRA number

2012/13255

Published date

Product description

Abode Electric Blankets - Single, Single Fitted and Queen/Double with particular batch codes

Recall is now part of PRA 2015/15026.
packaging
Identifying features
Single: Model BA111 (Keycode: 7089466) Single Fitted: Model BA211 (Keycode 7089527) Queen/Double: Model BA212 (Keycode 7089619)

Other identifying numbers

Single: Model BA111 (Keycode: 7089466)
Single Fitted: Model BA211 (Keycode 7089527)
Queen/Double: Model BA212 (Keycode 7089619)

What are the defects?

The control cord may fatigue and cause an internal short circuit or overheating.

What are the hazards?

Affected units pose a fire hazard.

What should consumers do?

Customers should cease using this product. Customers are asked
to immediately return the product to any BIG W store for a full refund.

Supplier

BIG W (Woolworths Limited)

Traders who sold this product

BIG W

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

-

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall Press Notice.pdf 567.43 KB

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product category

Heating, cooling, fans