PRA number
2008/10497
Published date
Product description
The Evaporative Coolers are manufactured in Braeside, Victoria and are primarily used in residential homes for cooling. They consist of cooling pads, an axial fan and motor assembly, a control box, pump and solenoid valve mounted on a metal chassis with a plastic cabinet exterior which is mounted on top of a roof. These units use water stored in the base of the unit which is pumped into a distribution system within the unit's roof that directs the water to the cooling pads through which air is drawn and cooled. This air then passes into a system of ducts within the roof space to provide cooling. The units were sold in Australia from 1 August 2001 to 31 October 2003. The affected units are Brivis Contour Evaporative Cooler and Brivis Profiler Evaporative Cooler serial numbers 447638 to 559848.
Reasons the product is recalled
Brivis has identified a potential defect in the supply fan motor starting device of some of its evaporative cooler units. The starting device in these units may fail and, in rare cases, property damage and/or personal injury could result.
The hazards to consumers
Fire
What consumers should do
If you had a Brivis evaporative cooler installed in your premises between 1 August 2001 and 31 October 2003 please stop operating the unit and contact Brivis at 1300 274 847 or visit the dedicated recall website at http://www.briviscoolerrework.com.au so that Brivis can make arrangements to carry out the desired work free of charge.
Supplier
Brivis Australia Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Energy Safe (VIC) is the responsible regulator for this recall.
