Reason the product is recalled
If the rechargeable battery is placed in the torch the wrong way round, when the torch is then connected to the USB charging cable, it may cause the cable to heat up and potentially melt the cable.
The hazards to consumers
The heat generated from recharging the torch with the battery incorrectly loaded in the torch may melt the cable and may be a potential hazard if left unattended when charging.
What consumers should do
Customers should stop using the Hand Torch Rechargeable 135 immediately and arrange to return the item to Stores or contact Customer Services to receive a full refund.
Details to help identify the product.
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Kathmandu Stores, Kathmandu Online
Identifying product features
61541/902 (Product SKU)
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
61541/902 (Product SKU)
Dates available for sale
-
Where the product was sold
Australian Capital Territory
Nationally
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2015/14567 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.
