PRA number
2014/14026
Published date
Product description
Kawashima 2000W Inverter Generator
What are the defects?
The 12 volt battery charger outlet does not meet Australian standards and could be mistaken for a 240 volt outlet. In addition, the battery charger lead supplied with the unit has a plug that could be mistaken for a 240 volt plug and inserted into a 240 volt outlet.
What are the hazards?
Plugging the lead into a 240 volt outlet makes the alligator clips live and creates a serious electrical safety hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should not use the 12 volt battery charger outlet or the lead that was supplied with the unit. Drain any fuel from the tank into a suitable container for reuse and take the generator and lead to the place of purchase or nearest Repco store as soon as possible where the incorrect outlet and lead will be replaced at no cost.
In addition, you will receive at no cost an additional 12 months warranty over and above the normal warranty provided with the unit.
You can locate your nearest Repco store by going to www.repco.com.au or calling 1800 040 947.
Contact Euroquip NZ* on 1 800 040 947 (free call within Australia) for further information or if you have any questions or concerns.
In addition, you will receive at no cost an additional 12 months warranty over and above the normal warranty provided with the unit.
You can locate your nearest Repco store by going to www.repco.com.au or calling 1800 040 947.
Contact Euroquip NZ* on 1 800 040 947 (free call within Australia) for further information or if you have any questions or concerns.
Supplier
Euroquip
Traders who sold this product
Repco Stores nationwide
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
