PRA number
2002/5849
Published date
Product description
70cm and 72cm televisions produced in Germany between April 1999 and July 1999 and sold in Australia for some months later.
Affected units have serial numbers as follows: Contur 1670 (Art No 58404L): 007940 to 011268, 002550 to 003549, Loewe Profil 356.
Affected units have serial numbers as follows: Contur 1670 (Art No 58404L): 007940 to 011268, 002550 to 003549, Loewe Profil 356.
Reasons the product is recalled
Some of these Television sets may have a manufacturing weakness in a specific solder rivet connection. This can lead to local overheating at the bottom of the set with the potential to lead to the possibility of ignition.
The hazards to consumers
Fire.
What consumers should do
Owners are advised to call the Audio Products Group on 1300 130 492 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm to arrange for an on-site inspection and if necessary modification, free of charge.
Until such time the TV set should not be left unattended when in use.
Until such time the TV set should not be left unattended when in use.
Supplier
Audio Products Group
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
