PRA number
2013/13565
Published date
Product description
Product 1: White iPhone 5 Lightning Cable (3 metres) USB5-3 connection and Apple Lightning connection
Product 2: White iPhone 5 Lightning Cable (1 metre) USB5-3 connection and Apple Lightning connection (Part of 8 Piece iPhone 5 Accessory Pack)
Product 2: White iPhone 5 Lightning Cable (1 metre) USB5-3 connection and Apple Lightning connection (Part of 8 Piece iPhone 5 Accessory Pack)
Reasons the product is recalled
A manufacturing defect causes failure of the cable's USB connection.
The hazards to consumers
If the defect occurs, it causes overheating and melting of the USB connection's plastic housing and poses a fire hazard to consumers.
What consumers should 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
-
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
