Product description

Handheld 220-240VAC, 1800W electric blower for home use

Model Number:  OZBL 1800WA

See a list of details to help identify the product.

Reason the product is recalled

The impeller can break during use and rupture the casing, giving access to live parts and releasing sharp objects at high speed.

The hazards to consumers

The defect poses a risk of electric shock and/or injuries from sharp objects at high speed. The defect has occurred and caused a number of injuries to consumers.

What consumers should do

Stop using the blower immediately and unplug it from the power point.

Check the batch number of the blower (as shown above) to see if you have the recalled product.

If so, contact Ozito on 1800 069 486 and then visit your nearest Bunnings store to arrange an upgrade (https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-power-x-change-18v-blower-kit_p3381084) or a refund.

For further information, email Ozito at enquiries@ozito.com.au

Details to help identify the product.

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

Bunnings Warehouse

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Approval Number: SGSE/090049 11-02-2001; Batch Numbers (located near the air intake vent as shown in the pictures above) - 0901A, 0901C, 0903E, 0905C, 0906D, 0907D, 0908D, 1003, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1107, 1108, 1109, 1111, 1112, 1202, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209, 1211, 1212.

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2015/14623 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.

Product questions

Speak to Energy Safe Victoria if you have a question about the reason the product is recalled or the hazards to consumers.