PRA number
2013/13565
Published date
What are the defects?
A manufacturing defect causes failure of the cable's USB connection.
What are the hazards?
If the defect occurs, it causes overheating and melting of the USB connection's plastic housing and poses a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Immediately cease using the cable and dispose of the product (in bin or via e-waste recycling). Consumers will be contacted via email in order to organise for a refund or an alternative remedy.
Supplier
Catchoftheday.com.au Pty Ltd and Scoopon Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Catchoftheday (via Catchoftheday.com.au) and Scoopon (via Scoopon.com.au)
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
