PRA number
2006/8718
Published date
Product description
Unit models: CU-A281KR, CU-C281KR, CU-A28BKP5 and CU-C28BKP5. Units were sold at various times from January 2001 and August 2004.
Reasons the product is recalled
Panasonic has identified some occurrences of a burnt soft-start resistor which impacts electrical usage at start-up and, in extreme cases, may cause over heating and heat scarring.
The hazards to consumers
Fire
What consumers should do
Telephone Panasonic Australia on 132 600 between 8.30am and 6.00pm EST Monday to Friday.
Supplier
Panasonic Australia Pty Limited
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
-
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
